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DEATHS - JACKSON COUNTY, MS - 2009

Submitted by: Pat Creel Kendrick [email protected]
Jackson County Coordinator for MSGenWeb
copyright 2009

Obituaries are from free online newspapers & free obits sites for research. These are not all the deaths for Jackson County. I do not have any family information.
Deaths for 2007 & 2008
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Date

 Name

Burial location,
if noted

 

January 2009

 
Jan. 1

Tom Lynn Boyd, 77, of Wade, MS died Thursday January 1, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Pearl Boyd; and his wife, Florence M. Boyd.

Fredrick City Cem., Fredrick, OK

Charles Edward Havard, 76, of Wade, MS died January 1, 2009 in Biloxi. Preceded in death by his parents, Roland Franklin Havard and Raybell Brown Havard.

Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi 
Jan. 3

Willis L. Culberson, 87, of Escatawpa, MS died January 3, 2009 in Pascagoula. Born in Philadelphia, MS to the late Porter and Ola Culberson. Preceded in death also by his daughter, Shirley Soles; four brothers and one sister.

Jackson County Memorial Park

Grace Cowart Greenough, 94, died January 3, 2009 in Starkville, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, Julius and Harriette Cowart; her husband, Mayo E. Greenough; sister, Sidney Cowart Krebs; and brother, Judd Cowart.

Griffin Cemetery, Dantzler St., M.P.

Margaret Heidelberg, 79, of Pascagoula died Jan. 3, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, James C. (Monk) Heidelberg; her parents, C. C. and Inez Mohon; and brothers; Preston Mohon and Dick Mohon.

Machpelah Cem., 5112 Machpelah Rd.

Martin Rodriguez, 38, of San Diego, CA, a native of Tijuana, Mexico; passed away January 3, 2009, in Moss Point, Jackson County, MS while visiting the area. He was involved in an automobile accident with his wife, Mayra Torres-Ruiz. Services for both will be in San Diego, CA, with Mayer Mortuary directing.

Panteon Jardines De Santa Gema, Tijuana, Mexico

Dr. Mayra Torres-Ruiz, 34, of San Diego, CA, a native of Tijuana, Mexico; passed away January 3, 2009, in Moss Point, while visiting the area. She was involved in an automobile accident with her husband, Martin Rodriguez. Mayra also passed away as a result of the same automobile accident.

Panteon Jardines De Santa Gema, Tijuana, Mexico
Jan. 4

Donald Wayne Burge, Jr., 45, of Gautier, MS, died January 4, 2009 in New Orleans. A native of Tylertown, MS, he was born to Donald Wayne Burge, Sr. and Gwen McCardle Burge. Also preceded in death by his grandparents, Curtis Thaxton, Laura Thaxton, Clara Burge and Hilary Burge.

Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Poplarville, MS

Mrs. Verna (Ann) Luvenia Dailey-Palmer, a native Moss Point, MS, formally of Los Angeles, CA, died January 4, 2009 at her home in Aiken, SC. Preceded in death by her parents, Booker T. Dailey and Irma R. Stanton-Dailey; brothers, Robert W. Dailey and Glenn A. Dailey.

Machpelah Cemetery

Sally Rabby Rouse, died January 4, 2008. Born to Sophie and Howard Rabby in Escatawpa. Preceded in death sisters and brothers: Mabel Hunt, Agnes Pierce, Juanita Nelson, Jewell Frigo, Howard Rabby and Herald Rabby.

Machpelah Cemetery
Jan. 5

William Albert Schaefer, 83, of Escatawpa died January 05, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, Anthony Joe Schaefer and Thera Doshie Goins Schaefer, and wife Mary Eva Schaeffer.

Serene Memorial Gardens

Mrs. Georgia L. Thrash Jackson, a resident of Moss Point died January 5, 2009. Services: Pine Grove C. P. Church, 6451 Co Rd 189, Marion Jct., AL.

Marion Jct., AL 

Richard Henry Owl, 58, of Moss Point, MS died January 5, 2009.

Private services.

Juana L. Robinson, 85, of Martin Bluff, MS died January 5, 2009 in Ocean Springs. She and her late husband Bob Robinson ran the Singing River Grocery throughout the late 1960s and 1970s. She also opened two liquor stores in the area, and Bob took over Roy's Fish Camp in the 1970s and 1980s. Bob helped create and was the first president of the Martin Bluff Water Association and was also the first Fire Chief of the Martin Bluff Volunteer Fire Department.

Juana requested to be cremated.

William Albert Schaefer, 83, of Escatawpa, MS, died January 05, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, Anthony Joe Schaefer and Thera Doshie Goins Schaefer and his wife, Mary Eva Schaeffer.

Serene Memorial Gardens Park
Jan. 6

Mrs. Merle Jenkins Callender, 89, of Pascagoula, died January 6, 2009. She was born in Carpenter, MS. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Herbert Callender; son, James Herbert Callender; four brothers and three sisters.

Jackson County Memorial Park

Helen Josey, 80, of Moss Point, formerly of Greene County, MS, died January 6, 2009 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd G. Josey and her parents, Minnie Kittrell and William R. West.

Sweetwater Cem., Leakesville, MS

Jacqueline Kluender, 59, of Ocean Springs, MS died January 6, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her husband, William Kluender and her father, Audley Curtis.

Biloxi National Cemetery

Carl Verbeke, Sr., 83, of Moss Point, MS died January 6, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his parents, William Edward Verbeke, Sr. and Alice Grierson Verbeke; brothers, Billy and Roy Verbeke.

Union Cemetery, Dr. M.L.King Dr.,M.P.
Jan. 7

Dillon Christian Cumbest, died January 7, 2009. Preceded in death by great-grandfathers Harley Stork and Curtis Aycock; Aunt Regina Stork of Pascagoula; great-grandparents, Earl and Mary Sue Cumbest of Wade; great-grandparents Leo (Sr.) and Mabel Noble of Vancleave, MS.

Machpelah Cemetery

Hillard Dempsey Cumbest, died January 7, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mattie Cumbest. Hillard was the retired owner of  Cumbest Manufacturing Company, Wade, MS.

Caswell Springs Church Cemetery

Beatrice Nobles, 75, of Vancleave, MS, died January 7, 2009 in Vancleave. Preceded in death by her father, Rudolph Nobles; mother, Violet Quave Higginbotham; step-father, Martin Higginbotham; sister, Gertrude Nobles; brother, Rudolph "Rudy" Higginbotham.

Biloxi City Cemetery

Blake Cameron Richardson, infant, born in Pascagoula, died January 7, 2009. Preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Cole A. and Joyce Nelson; Carnell and Nerrene Richardson and Durward and Dorothy Carpenter.

Serene Memorial Gardens
Jan. 8Max Turner Casto, 88, born in Weston,WV, and a resident of Moss Point, died January 8, 2009 at his res-idence. Preceded in death by his parents; Max Wilfred Casto and Eva Jane Turner Casto; daughter, Karen Jane Hansford. Jackson County Memorial Park

Mrs. Clareser Bowers Moore, a former resident of Moss Point, born to the union of Mrs. Jessie Mae McCorvey and the late Mr. Blanchet Williams Sr.; died January 8, 2009.

Gethsemane Cemetery, Mobile

Rev. Robert R. Wilson, 87, of Ocean Springs, MS died January 8, 2009, in Ocean Springs. He served as the Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Ocean Springs for sixteen years.

Crestlawn Memorial Park
Jan. 9

Aaron Lee Bridges, 80, of Pascagoula, died January 9, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his father, Aaron Clyde Bridges and mother, Coy Lee Roseberry; a sister, Mannette Prainer. 

Jackson County Memorial Park

Tony Carroll, Jr., 77, of Ocean Springs died January 9, 2009. Preceded in death by his wife, Nell Carroll.

Crestlawn Mem. Pk.

Donald Paul Carter, 10 days old, of Ocean Springs, died January 9, 2009.

Private

Tina Maria McKee, 44, of Ocean Springs, died January 9, 2009. Preceded in death by her mother, Deanna McKee.

Crestlawn Memorial

Mrs. Shirley Fay (Creel) Williams, of Pascagoula, died January 9, 2009. She was born to Eva and Roland Creel. Also preceded in death a son, George Emory Williams.

Biloxi City Cemetery
Jan.10

Earnest J. Ashford, 46, died January 10, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his father, Hazel Ashford; uncles, Sylvester R. Lott, Walter J. Lott, and Clyde E. Lott; grandparents, Lester Ashford and Roy Lott.

Machpelah Cemetery

Irene Lesley Hogue, 91, of Pascagoula, MS, died January 10, 2009 in Memphis, TN. Preceded in death by her husband, John B. Hogue and her two children, Ronald Boyce Hogue and Norma Hogue Hinton.

Jackson County Memorial Park

Barry Scott McCrory, 43, of Pascagoula, MS, died January 10, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his father, Jammie McCrory; a brother, David McCrory and infant sister, Juandena McCrory.

Serene Memorial Gardens

Windell Ramoan Stacy, 41, born in Meridian, MS, died January 10, 2009. Preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Verner Talley.

Machpelah Cemetery

Fred Darrow Warren Jr., 65, of Escatawpa, died January 10, 2009 in New Orleans, LA. Preceded in death by his parents, Fred Warren Sr. and Lorene Warren Romdall.

A memorial service only.

Benton Albert Webb, 83, born January 1, 1926, died January 10, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Matilda Webb and a brother, E. J. Webb There will be no funeral, a celebration of his life on January 24, 2009 at the Assembly of God Church in Vancleave, MS.

 
Jan.12

Howard Bardwell, 84, of Moss Point, died January 12, 2009.

St. Peter's Cem.

Mrs. Dixie McCall Edwards, 80, a former resident of Pascagoula, died Jan. 12, 2009 in Pensacola, FL. Preceded in death by her parents, Dewey G. and May Belle McCall; husband, Herman D. Edwards and one son, Jerry D. Edwards.

Jackson County Memorial Park
Mary Alice Lillis, 69, of Hurley, MS, died January 12, 2009. Born to Buford and Ola Mae Savell. Serene Memorial Gardens

Carlton W. Parker, 75, of Wade, MS, died January 12, 2009 in Wade. Preceded in death by his parents, Toby & Janie Blanch Parker; a brother, Brownie Parker and a sister, Lorelia McAlpin.

Johnson Cemetery, Hwy 63 Wade, MS

Solomon Everett Sherman, 74, of Pascagoula, MS, died January 12, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his parents, Solomon and Lula Sherman Sr., and his sister, Fran Rawson.

Machpelah Cemetery

Elijah Luvell Watson, died January 12, 2009. Preceded in death by his sister, Raven A. Ladnier; paternal grandmother, Annye Pearl Watson and great-uncle, Paul Ladnier.

Community of Christ Cemetery,Vancleave
Jan.13

Paul E. McNally, 59, of Gautier, MS, died January 13, 2009 at his home. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Ruth (Jackson) and John R. Otis, William and Jane McNally; his parents, Ruth (Otis) and Paul Thorp McNally.

 

Ola Mae Seals, 87, of Pascagoula, died January 13, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her husband, Promise Seals.

Jackson County Memorial Park

James Davis Stuart, 58 of Gautier, MS, passed away January 13, 2009 at his home.

 
Jan.14

Joseph Andrew, 66, of Ocean Springs, MS, died January 14, 2009.

Private services

Mrs. Elsie Rae Beatty, 90 of Moss Point, MS, died January 14, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert Walton and Helen T. Beasley and husband, Boris Jack Beatty.

Griffin Cemetery

Mrs. Lou Tishia Smith, 86, of Pascagoula, died January 14, 2009. Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Ida Belle Dye; brothers, Robert Dye and Luther Dye; sister, Grace Steyerman and grandson Phillip Hinkel.

Griffin Cemetery
Mrs. Annie Maude Griffin, 89, of Moss Point, died January 14, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Jackson County Memorial Park
Jan. 15

Foster Douglas "F.D." Houston, Jr., 36, died January 15, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Foster William and Lillian Houston; paternal grandmother, Ron and Betty Hasbrook; maternal grandparents, Leroy Clark and Mavis Barton Clark.

Jackson County Memorial Park

John F. Molden, 72, of Moss Point, died January 15, 2009.

Scranton Cemetery
Mrs. Mary Emma (Fox) Tanner, 80, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Jan. 15, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, James Tanner, Sr; parents, John R. and Mary M. Fox; brothers, Alvin, John, Billy and Glenn Fox; and grandson, Paul Galle, Jr.Crestlawn Memorial Park, Ocean Springs
Jan. 16Victor Beckles, 69, of Escatawpa, died January 16, 2009. 

James Edward "Jim" Carson, 73, died January 16, 2009.  Preceded in death by his parents, Foster Lafayette Carson and Ethel Mannich Carson, and his first wife, Regina Godley Carson.

Roseland Cemetery, Gloster, MS

Rocky Jordan, 54, of Ocean Springs, MS died January 16, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by his mother, Juliet Jordan.

Crestlawn Memorial
Aubrey Marlan Perkins, 79, of Gautier, MS, died January 16, 2009 in Moss Point. Born to the late A. M. and Emma Perkins. Preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Perkins.Pine Crest Cemetery, Gautier
Jan. 17

Mrs. Oma Katherine Burt, 82, of Hurley, died January 17, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, Edwin E. Burt, III, and her parents, William and Viola Powell.

Bonnie Chapel United Methodist Church, Vancleave
Eunice Louise (Roberts) Ford, 91, of Pascagoula died January 17, 2009 in Pascagoula. Born in Kelly, LA to the late David and Basha Roberts. Preceded in death by her husband, Otice G. Ford; three brothers, William, J. D., and Cecil; four sisters, Josie, Janie, Jewell, and Christine.Machpelah Cemetery
Mrs. Lucille Penland, 92, died January 17, 2009 in Atlanta, GA. Born to Robert and Mary Ella Alexander in Montrose, MS. She was the third of four children who lived and worked on their family farm. She was an active member of the Dantzler Memorial Methodist Church until she moved to Atlanta.Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, MS

Mrs. Dorothy Jean Raybon, 69, of Pascagoula, MS, died January 17, 2009 at her home. She was preceded in death by her father, J. B. Comans.

Machpelah Cemetery
Walter Rasco, 89, of Moss Point, MS ,died January 17, 2009. 
Dorothy Jean Raybon, 69, of Pascagoula, died January 17, 2009 at her home. 

Matthew Williams, Jr., 74, of Moss Point, MS, died January 17, 2009.

 
Jan. 18

Barbara Bailey, 74, of Ocean Springs, died January 18, 2009.

St. Alphonsus Catholic Ch., O.S.

Christopher C. Miller, Jr., 66, died January 18, 2009 in Ocean Springs. He was born in Lucedale, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Maggie and Chris Miller, Sr.; his maternal grandparents Oneida and Thad Thomas, and paternal grandparents, Emma and Thomas B. Miller.Magnolia Cemetery, George County, Lucedale

Raymond E. Parrish, Sr., 73, of Pascagoula, died January 18, 2009 in Waveland. Preceded in death by his parents, Velma Quinn and Rolla Parrish; a sister Pat Starley, and two sons, Johnny Wayne and Jimmy Dean Parrish.

Biloxi National Cemetery

Verna Mae Smith, 87, of Pascagoula, died January 18, 2009. Preceded in death by her parents, William and Emma Lofton; brother, Earl Smith; two sisters, Hazel Sebastan and Eva Nell Patterson.

Jackson County Memorial Park
Jan. 19

Cecil Lavon Herring of Vancleave, died January 19, 2009 in Pascagoula.

 

Capt. Alvin T. Huyett, II, 43, of Pascagoula died January 19, 2009 in Assumption Parrish, LA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Ted Huyett and Jean E. McFaul Huyett; infant brother, Ralph Charles Huyett.

Greenwood Cemetery, Pasc.
Jan. 20

Elizabeth (Betty) Duddleson Beery, 96, of Pascagoula, died January 20, 2009. She was born in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, the only child of Capt. John Marshall and Gertrude Sharpe Duddleson. Preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Dean Beery, Sr.; her parents; a son, Marshall Duddleson Beery and a grandson, John Christopher Beery, Jr.

 
Jan. 21

John Eugene Gildea, Sr., 56, of Vancleave, MS, died January 21, 2009, in Vancleave. Preceded in death by his brother, Terry Lee "Sam" Gildea.

Private
Suzie Rains Houde, 64, of Moss Point, died January 21, 2009. Preceded in death by her father, Francis Owens Rains; sister, Elizabeth Rains Smith; two infant grandsons, Michael and Mark Martin.  
A. Virn "Johnny" Lindsey, 77, of Pascagoula, died January 21, 2009 in Moss Point. 
Jan. 22

Mrs. Aurine Davis Gallaher, born in Greene County, TN and died in Ocean Springs, MS, January 22, 2009. Preceded in death by her parents, Walter C. Davis, Sr. and Fanny Ghormley Davis; sisters, Maneeta Davis and Mary Helen Taylor; brothers, Walter C. Davis, Jr. and William G. Davis; husband, Fritts Gallaher; granddaughter, Deborah Dodd; and son-in-law, Edwin Dodd.

Bellande Cemetery
Jan. 25Jerry Lee "Jerricho" Bone, 64, of Grand Bay, AL, formerly of Moss Point, died January 25, 2009 at his residence. 
Jan. 26

George C. Fero, 72, of Vancleave, MS died January 26, 2009, in Vancleave. Mr. Fero was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of the Ocean Springs Genealogical Society. Preceded in death by his parents, George W. and Veronica Fero; brother, William E. Fero.

Bellande Cemetery
Mrs. Alberta "Cookie" Orr, 62 of Vancleave, MS died January 26, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Born in NY to the late Harry M. and Alberta Rose Caffrey Hopkins. Vancleave Cemetery #1
Mrs. Claudia L. Rodenkirch, 64, of Ocean Springs died January 26, 2009 in Ocean Springs.  
Betty Trump, 87, of Ocean Springs, MS died January 26, 2009 in Ocean Springs. 
Jan. 28

Myrtie Mae Cooper, 94, of Helena, MS died January 28, 2009 in Hurley, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Thomas Cooper; parents, Jesse and Wertie Peeples; great granddaughter Alison (Allie) Cooper Stringfellow and her brothers, Ira Peeples, Fred Peeples, J.R. Peeples, Boley Peeples.

Serene Memorial Gardens Cemetery

Barbara Lee Johnston, 56, of Vancleave, MS died January 28, 2009 at her home. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Rosetta Riscoe; brother, Blake Riscoe and her daughter, Tara Ann Johnston.

Shiloh Cemetery

Pauline Dowdy Smith, 87, of Wade, MS died January 28, 2009 in Vancleave, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Smith; her parents, Jesse and Zena Dowdy; her sister, Dorothy (Dowdy) Waltman, her brother James Dowdy. Family researcher: Brenda (Waltman) Knippers [email protected]

Serene Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Jan. 29

Patricia Ann Robinson, 62, of Lebanon, TN died January 30, 2009 in Lebanon.

Jackson County Memorial Park
Jan. 31

Julia Hollaway Broome, 78, of Red Bank, TN. Preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Mildred Beatrice Hollaway; and brother, Dr. William (Bill) Hollaway.

Machpelah Cemetery
Mr. Conard James Ferguson, 93, of St. Martin, MS died January 31, 2009 in Vancleave. Preceded in death by his wife, Willmetti Ferguson; son, Carlton Ferguson; brother, Thomas "Pete" Ferguson; and sister, Doris Kasovich. Bosarge Cemetery, St. Martin

Alice "Della" (Benezue) Ladnier,100, of Pascagoula, MS died January 31, 2009 in Pascagoula. She was born in Scranton, now known as Pascagoula, to the late Raphal and Alice Benezue. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ladnier; son, Robert Ladnier; daughter, Jean Olier; grandson, Tony Olier; brothers, Edwin and Ralph Benezue and sister, Lillian Jones.

Greenwood Cemetery

Mr. L. C. Triplett, 52, of Moss Point died January 31, 2009.

 

Oliver Raymond Trehern, 87, of Pensacola, FL passed away January 31, 2009. Born in Pascagoula.

Myrtle Grove Cemetery, FL
 

Febuary 2009

 
Feb. 1

Georgia Hannah, 72, of Moss Point died February 1, 2009 in Gulfport, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Catherine DuBose; her husband, Sam Hannah; her daughter, Wilma Hannah; five brothers, Walter Lee, Carceal, Johnnie, George Lee and Willie Gould DuBose and one sister, Argenie DuBose.

First Missionary Baptist Cemetery
Glenn Rogers Hardy, 81, of Escatawpa, MS died Sunday, February 1, 2009. He was born in Memphis, TN and was a native of Louisville, MS. He was a member of Safe Harbor United Methodist Church in Escatawpa. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis M. and Onie Mae Hardy; two brothers, Bev and William Hardy.Serene
Memorial Gardens

Meinert Sheldon, Jr., 66, of Ocean Springs died February 1, 2009 in Ocean Springs.

Services are private.

Rodney Allan Siedell, 57 of Gautier, MS died February 1, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his mother, Lula Mae Siedell and nephew, Michael Lee Siedell.

Jackson County Memorial Park
Feb. 2

Patricia Ann Wilkerson Albritton, 71, of Moss Point, MS died February 2, 2009 at her residence. Preceded in death by her husband, James C. Albritton Jr., her parents; Sam & Inez Wilkerson and a sister, Kathleen Pope.

Jackson County Memorial Park

John Lester Dantzler, 81, a native of Moss Point, MS and resident of Mobile, AL died February 2, 2009 at a local hospital. A former owner of Spam Electric Co. He is survived by six sons and seven daughters, 36 grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.Serene Memorial Gardens
Feb. 3Ella Davis Connaway, 87, born to Emanuel and Mariah Davis, died February 3, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Connaway of Moss Point; her son, Wayne Connaway; her parents; a sister, Lorena Davis; and five brothers, Charles, Cornelius, J.C., Manuel and Roosevelt.

Biloxi National Cemetery

Feb. 5

Charles Sinclair Cowie, Jr., 53, of Vancleave, MS died Feb. 5, 2009.

Private services
Mr. George "Butch" Kirkwood, 66, a resident of Petal, MS died February 5, 2009 in Hattiesburg, MS. He was born in Pascagoula. Mr. Kirkwood is reunited with his parents, Wilton and Cleo Kirkwood; and grandparents, Sam and Rhoda Kirkwood and George and Mary Shampine.Caswell Springs Cemetery, Caswell Springs United Methodist Church
James "Mac" Leland Ghivizzani, 73, died February 5, 2009. A native of Pascagoula and a resident of Marrero for the past 55 years. Garden of Memories Cem., Metairie, LA

Mr. Rockford E. Reese, Sr., 80, of Pascagoula, MS. Born in Georgia. Died February 5, 2009 in Pascagoula. Mr. Reese was preceded in death by his father, Patterson, Reese; mother, Margarite Elizabeth Bilbo; his former wife, Sarah Reese; two daughters, Eugenia Reese and Debbie Ann Pickens.

Scranton Cemetery

Feb. 6

Dorothy Mae McCurdy, 89, of Pascagoula, MS died Febuary 6, 2009 at her home. She was born in Inverness, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert McCurdy; daughter, Terry Hall; grandson, Joshoua Steven Lee; one sister and three brothers.

Machpelah Cemetery
Mrs. Meda Myers Switzer, 93, of Moss Point died February 6, 2009 at her residence. She was born to the late Ruth Gibson Myers and Ernest Carl Myers. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Woodrow Switzer, her parents; a sister, Elizabeth Barr; brothers, Ray Myers, Carl Myers, Jimmy Myers and J. D. Myers; nephew, "Little Jimmy" Geer and niece, Jean Sumrall. Serene Memorial Gardens Cemetery

Freddie Ray Nolf Jr., died February 6, 2009 in Gautier. He was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Mr. Buster Nolf and Mrs. Dora Mae (Perry) Nolf of Escatawpa, MS. A Celebration of Freddie's Life will be held at the First Baptist Church of Windsor Park, 6108 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS.

 
Feb. 7

Georgia Ann Eble, 61, of Pascagoula died Febuary 7, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ladnier; a son, Robert Ladnier; a daughter, Jean Olier and grandson, Tony Olier; two brothers, Edwin and Ralph Benezue and one sister, Lillian Jones.

Greenwood Cemetery
Lee John Canterbury, 50, of Gautier, MS died February 7, 2009. He was born in London, England. He is preceded in death by his father, Jack L. Canterbury; step-father, James Watson. 
Gilman L. Graves, 83, of Ocean Springs, died February 7, 2009. Memorial services will be at a later date. 
Mr. Charles S. Marchelos, 80, of Ocean Springs died February 7, 2009. Memorial services will be at a later date. 
Feb. 8

George Wayne Green, 62, of Pascagoula, MS passed away February 8, 2009 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaiah and Willie Mae Green.

Heighland Park Cemetery, Hattiesburg, MS

Charlotte Louise Watts, 75, of Ocean Springs, MS died February 8, 2009 in Ocean Springs.

Biloxi National Cem.

Feb. 9

Robert Leroy Emerson, 77, died February 9, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, Harry L. and Bernise Emerson; his loving wife, Rose E. Emerson and his daughter, Rhonda Kaye Delmas.

Orange Grove Cemetery
Preston Norbert Mauffray, 70, of Pascagoula died February 9, 2009 in Birmingham, AL. Mr. Born to the late Norbert E. and Hazel Bennett Mauffray. Also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Leroy "Lee". Bayou Coco Cemetery, Kiln, Hancock County
Mrs. Theresa Sanchez, 47, of Ocean Springs died February 9, 2009. Memorial Service: Calvary Gulf Coast Church. 
Feb. 10

Raymond Andrew Burke, 50, of Vancleave, MS died February 10, 2009, in Biloxi. Preceded in death by his mother, Elaine Burke and a brother, Bryan Burke.

Crestlawn Memorial Park 
Sheryl Lynne McNair, 42 of Gautier, MS died February 10, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. Preceded in death by her mother, Nellie Jean McNair.Leaf River Cemetery, George County, MS
Feb. 11

Larry O. Carter, 69, a native of Hurley, MS died February 11, 2009 in George County, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Earlie McBride Sr. and Loda Mae Carter; his brothers, Earlie (Earl) McBride Jr., Carley Jarrold Carter, Charles Byron (Tinky) Carter, Jerry Lynn (Lenny) Carter.

Magnolia Springs Assembly of God Church Cemetery, Hurley
Feb. 12

Olivia Jade Abshire, infant, died February 12, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. She is preceded in death by maternal grandmother, Marie I. Denton; paternal great- grandparents, Diana B. Abshire, Nolan “Red” Trahan and Wilbert L. Trahan; maternal great-grandparents, Roy and Mary Denton and Charles Lamora.

Machpelah Cemetery

Alvin A. Ayers, 70, of Ocean Springs, MS died February 12, 2009 in Ocean Springs.  
Maureen Lunsford, 71, of Ocean Springs died February 12, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her husband, Dan Lunsford and her daughter, Michelle Lunsford. Crestlawn Memorial Park

Kenneth Roy Wilson, 75, a native of Vancleave, MS died February 12, 2009 at his home. Kenneth was born to the late Otis and Cammie Wilson.

Wilson/Byrd Cemetery
Feb. 13

Mrs. Virginia "Ginger" Delarosa, 60, of Pascagoula, MS died February 13, 2009. She is preceded in death by her father, Dr. William Herbert Harris, Jr. and sister, Edith Catherine "Dee" Harris.

 
Mrs. Kathleen Pike Greeley, 85, of Ocean Springs died February 13, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband, C.J. Greeley. Memorial services for Mrs. Greeley will be announced at a later date. 
Mr. Lloyd "Frenchie" Landry, 92, of Ocean Springs died February 13, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lund Landry; son, James Edward Landry; daughter, Barbara Ann Nalley; grandson, David James Landry; granddaughter, Catherine Marie Landry; sisters, Louella Arguelles and Louise Stevenson; and brother, Dennis Landry. Biloxi City Cemetery
Infant Matthew William Myers, 18 days old, of Ocean Springs, MS died February 13, 2009, in Gulfport, MS. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Christian James Myers.Crestlawn Memorial Park
Feb. 14

James L. Anderson, 59, of Ocean Springs, MS died February 14, 2009, in Biloxi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Wane Anderson, Sr. and Thelma Conway Anderson; brother, Clyde Wilmer Anderson; sister, Nellie M. Ratzlaff; niece, Amber Anderson Meyer and nephews, Elvin "Bud" and Larry Anderson.

Biloxi City Cem.,Biloxi

Mr. Comer D. "Buck" Hall, 73, of Vancleave, MS died February 14, 2009 in Vancleave.  
Geraldine Hill, 82, of Ocean Springs, died February 14, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, James E. Hill; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Talmadge Gaisser; her sister, Martha Alice Sharpton; her brothers, Roy T. Gaisser, Jr. and Tyrus Gaisser and her son-in-law, Donn Harloe.Biloxi National Cemetery

Julia C. Miller, 85, a native of Pascagoula died February 14, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ellmon C. Miller, Jr; son, Ellmon “Ricky” Miller, III; parents; 5 sisters and 7 brothers; infant grandson, Christopher Ryan Sward.

Machpelah Cemetery

Hilda Golden Sheneman, 88, of Ocean Springs died February 14, 2009 in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Sheneman.

Biloxi National Cemetery

Mary Kathryn Furr Arnold Walker, 72, of Ocean Springs died February 14, 2009 in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Wayne Furr and Ruby Selma Miller Furr; her husband of 46 years USAF T/Sgt. Paul Walker; her sister, Etta Faye Furr Norton and her husband, Paul; great uncle and aunt, Andrew and Lizzie Miller, who raised her and her sister.Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Brookhaven, MS
Ms. Tonia Faye Wells, 39, of Moss Point died February 14, 2009. 
Feb. 15

Aubrey Juanita "Nita" Baria, died February 15, 2009.

Coleman Cemetery

Mrs. Myrtle Goss Canard, 97, of Gautier, MS, formerly of Hattiesburg, died Sunday, February 15, 2009 in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by parents, Aquilla K. Goss and Callie Phillips Goss; her husband, Charlie C. Canard and sisters, Lena G. Beeson and Ruby G. Havens.

Forrest Memorial Gardens, Hattiesburg, MS
Feb. 16Doris M. Paolino, 60, of Vancleave passed away Monday February 16, 2009 in Ocean Springs. 
Feb. 17

Mr. Richard Barry Bosarge, 65, of Gautier, MS passed away February 17, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.R. and Effie S. Bosarge.

Byrd Cemetery, Vancleave
Agnes Lucille Boswell, 77, a native of Pascagoula, died February 17, 2009, in Atlanta, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pennel L. Boswell, Sr.; daughter, Cecelia Boswell; mother, Loraine Fortson; daughter-in-law, Cynthia Boswell and granddaughter, Keandra Boswell. Services: Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 5425 Grierson Street, Moss Point, MS.  
Feb. 18Raymond "R. V." Trochesset, of Ocean Springs died February 18, 2009. A service will be held at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church in Ocean Springs. 
Feb. 19John F. Bryan, 49, of Vancleave, Ms passed away Thursday, February 19, 2009 in Vancleave. John was born in Mobile AL, the son of John "Red" and Agnes Bryan. 
Lawrence "Boo" Felton Noto, 69, of Bay St. Louis, MS died February 19, 2009 in Moss Point, MS. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary "Sweet" Noto. 
Ms. Gloria Frances Thomas, 81, February 19, 2009 in Pascagoula. She was born to the late Mrs. Irma Whitlock in Chicago, IL. Ms. Thomas was raised in Whistler, AL and Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by her mother, Irma Whitlock; brother, Leonard Thomas and great-grandson, Miguel L. Thomas, Jr. Scranton Cemetery
Feb.20

Martin J. Coakley, 86, of Port Orange, FL died February 20, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. He fought at the Battle of the Bulge in Kriegsheim, France on Dec. 2, 1944.

Biloxi National Cemetery

Carolyn H. Hayes 72, of Pascagoula died February 20, 2009 in Gulfport, MS. She was born to V. G and Mary Wilda Gavagnie Hirth in Gulfport, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of almost 40 years, Clark Hayes.

Jackson County Memorial Park
Mrs. Donna Jean Merritt, 68, died February 20, 2009. She was born to C.D. and Inez Moffett. Machpelah Cem.

Mrs. Melinda Richardson died February 20, 2009. Born in Hazlehurst, MS to the late Matthew Garry, Sr. and Lela Garry. Preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Richardson; parents, Matthew and Lela Garry; three brothers, Matthew "Tight" Garry, Willie "Pap" Garry and Joseph Garry; three sisters, Orgia Lee Newson, Viola Young and Mary Griffith, a nephew, Ben Garry and a niece, Ann Taylor.

Scranton Cemetery
Feb.21Bidwell Cates, 68, of Ocean Springs died February 21, 2009 in Ocean Springs. 
Louise Virginia Brown, 75, of Moss Point, died Feb. 21, 2009 at her home. Born in Tchola, Holmes County, MS.

Scranton Cemetery

Feb.22Mrs. Gayla (Walsh) Stroble, 62, of Gautier died February 22, 2009, in Moss Point, MS. Mrs. Stroble was a native of Midland, TX. Mrs. Stroble was preceded in death by her parents, John and Laura Walsh. Biloxi National Cemetery
Feb.23

Patricia Diana Clark, 61, of Forts Lake, MS died February 23, 2009. Diana was born to the late James and Vivian Michael in Scottsboro, AL. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by an infant son, Timothy Ivey; husband and father of her children, Howard Ivey; and a brother, Teddy Michael. 

W. R. Clark Memorial Cemetery

Albert Denon Long, 60, of Helena, MS, passed away February 23, 2009, at the Biloxi VA Hospital. Albert was born in Wesson, MS, to the late James and Feriba Long (Long's Auto Parts, formally of the Orange Grove Comunity, Moss Point, MS). He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Joey Long; sister Carolyn; and a brother James “Jimmy” Long.

Biloxi National Cemetery
Ms. Ellen Taylor, 68, of Moss Point died February 23, 2009. Ford Cemetery
Elizabeth Fenstermaker Williams, 87, of Gautier, MS passed away February 23, 2009 in Pascagoula. Mrs. Williams was born in Elizabeth, LA to the late Charles and Martha "Mattie" Fenstermaker. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Howard, Robert, and Warren and a sister Wilda.Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville, LA
Feb.24Mrs. Clessie Butler, 73, of Gautier, MS died February 24, 2009, in Moss Point. Mrs. Butler was a passionate genealogist of family. Preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Nora Coy and three brothers.Pinecrest Cemetery, Gautier
John "Fat" Smith, 80, died February 24, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. He was born in State Line, MS. Preceded in death by his wife, Louise Smith; parents, Manuel and Bennie Smith; two brothers, Emmitt Smith and Oddis Smith; one daughter, Gloria Jean Smith, and one great-grandchild, Aurielle Croon. Mt. Nebo Baptist Cemetery, State Line, MS
Bonnie R. Venable, 72, passed away Feb. 24, 2009 in Gautier. A private service will be held at a later date in LA.LA
Feb.25

Daniel Lee Morgan, 60, of Pascagoula, MS, died February 25, 2009 in Pascagoula. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Helen Morgan.

Biloxi National Cemetery
John Alfred Roach, Sr., 65, formerly of Escatawpa, MS, died February 25, 2009 in Lucedale, MS. Born in Pascagoula, he was the son of the late Joseph Robert Roach and the late Bessie Evelyn (Wilson) Roach. Roach Family Cem. McLain, MS

Gary (Mack) Reeves, Jr., 36, died February 25, 2009 in New Orleans, LA. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Bob Rogers, Dell Rogers Zeigler, Laurentine (James) Tate; his uncle, Bobby Rogers and nephew, Jeremy Floore.

Scranton Cemetery

Holden Lee Grant Spears, of Gautier died February 25, 2009. He was preceded in death by an aunt, Teresa Benjamin; great-grandfather, David E. Parnell and Great-great-grandmother, Abby.

Mem. Service: St. Mary’s Cath. Church
Feb.26Mr. Leroy McLeod, 63, of Moss Point died February 26, 2009.

Machpelah Cem.

E. Van Whitfield, 67, of Pascagoula died February 26, 2009 at his home. Born to the late Rufus and Gladys Whitfield in Crossett, Arkansas. He served his country in the United States Air Force. He served as a firefighter in Moss Point and Gulfport. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Claire Rutherford.Crestlawn Memorial Park
Feb.27

Jerry Eugene Alexander, 66, a native of Cone Hattie, MS and resident of Moss Point, MS passed away in Pascagoula on February 27, 2009. Visitation will be held on at First Assembly of God in Grand Bay, AL.

Machpelah Cem.

Arnold E. Dethloff, 85, a native of Escatawpa, MS and a longtime resident of Mobile, AL died February 27, 2009 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Margaret Dethloff.

Serenity Memorial Gardens

Alonzo Waltman, 82, a lifelong resident of Vancleave, MS died Friday, February 27, 2009, in Vancleave. Preceded in death by his son, James Will Waltman and great-grandson, Nicholas Pace.

Beulah Cemetery
Feb.28

Eva L. Brent, 89, of Ocean Springs died February 28, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS.

 
Ode Burrell Jr., of Gautier, died Feb. 28, 2009 in Bay St Louis, MS. Born to the late Ode E. and Myrtice Burrell in Goodman, MS. Preceded in death by a brother, Ray Burrell; sisters, Dot Hines, Matha Ainsworth and Mary Ellen Burrell.Serene Memorial Gardens

Tabitha (Tabby) Dolbare, of Gautier, died February 28, 2009. She was born in Mobile, AL to Yvonne (Nelson) Cheevers and Robert (Terry) Dolbare Sr. Tabby was a 1987 graduate of Pascagoula High School. Tabitha (Tabby) Dolbare and her son Nelson Dolbare died February 28, 2009 in an airplane crash along with Nelson's father, Glyn Johnson.

Oddfellow Cemetery Bayou La Batre,AL

Nelson Dolbare, of Gautier, died February 28, 2009, in an airplane crash along with his parents. He and his mother, Tabby Dolbare were preceded in death by their grandparents, Elisha and Earline (Sprinkle) Nelson; grandfather, Robert T. Dolbare and Robert (Man) Terry Dolbare Jr.

Oddfellow Cemetery, Bayou La Batre

Glyn Ray Johnson, 39, of Gautier died February 28, 2009 in an airplane crash along with his son, Nelson Dolbare and Nelson’s mother, Tabitha Dolbare. Glyn was the son of Jerry and Andrea (Eckerman) Johnson. Preceding in death by his aunt, Barbara Peacock and Uncle Alec M. A. (Eck) and Inez Eckerman; Grandmother, Mrs. R. J. (Zelma) Johnson.

Oddfellow Cemetery, Bayou La Batre

Jerry Gene Jernigan, 69, a resident of Escatawpa, MS, died February 28, 2009. Jerry was born in Brewton, AL. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Ella Jernigan and a son, Johnny Jernigan.

Machpelah Cemetery

Gertrude Hilliard Kelley, 86, former resident of Pascagoula, died February 28, 2009 in Charlottesville, VA.

 

Calvin Adrian Robinson, 46, of Pascagoula died Feb. 28, 2009. Born to Gayle Bass and the late Fredrick Jackson.

Gabriel Cemetery

Thurman Thompson, 46, of Helena, MS died February 28, 2009 in Mobile, AL. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK. Preceided in death by his parents, Richard and Marie Thompson.

Machpelah Cemetery
 

 March 2009

 
Mar. 1

Ellen Marie Clouser, 74, of Ocean Springs, passed away March 1, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. Preceded in death by her two husbands, Robert Siess and John Clouser.

 

Roshun Harrison died March 1, 2009. Born to Joseph and Glamordine Harrison in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his father, Joseph Harrison; paternal grandfather, Willie Harrison; brother, Darren Dell Harrison; maternal great grandparents, Powell and Claudia Parker; paternal great grandmother, Lena Bradley; and his maternal grandmother, Ernest Mae Stevens.

Machpelah Cemetery

Jerry Gene Jernigan, 69, of Escatawpa, MS, passed away March 1, 2009 in Pascagoula.

 
Ruby Charlene May, of Gautier, died March 1, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born in Highland, Illinois. Charlene was preceded in death by her parents, Fern and Charles Avicola, one brother, and sister.Machpelah Cemetery
Perry J. Reddix, 34, of Vancleave died March 1, 2009. 
Richard Anthony Schroeder, 71, of Gautier, passed away March 1, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS, born to the late Arthur and Vera Schroeder in Marietta, OH. 

Byron Ellis Sherrod, born in Moss Point, died March 1, 2009 in Dallas, TX. Preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Jean Long.

First Baptist Cemetery
Mar. 2Marguerite Waters Parker, 98, a resident of Pascagoula, died March 2, 2009. She born in Biloxi, MS and grew up on Horn Island till she started school. Mrs. Parker was a decedent of the Waters family that lived and raised cattle on Horn Island for generations. Parker is preceded by her parents, William and Fannie Waters; infant son, Leon Edward Parker; a sister and brother-in-law, Ada and Lloyd Flowers; a brother, Frank Waters and her former husband and the father of her children, Troy S. Parker Sr.Jackson County Memorial Park
Mr. Austin Francis Scott, 82, of Hurley, MS died March 2, 2009. Born in Meridian, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Ellis and Loleta Maye Scott; stepmother, Mable Ford Scott; and brothers, John Wesley and Winston Eugene Scott. Orange Grove Cem., east Moss Point (Orange Grove Community)

Mrs. Juanita Joann Zink, 82, of Mobile, AL died March 2, 2009 in Moss Point, MS. She was born in Washington, Indiana. She was a longtime resident of Indianapolis. Preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Hazel Livingston and husband, Harold Zink.

Memorial service: Indianapolis, Indiana
Mar. 3

Mrs. Barbara Ann Mitchell, 65, of Moss Pont, died March 3, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Charles B. (Chuck) Neal died March 3, 2009. He was the eighth child, born to Edward and Elizabeth Neal in Detroit, MI. Also preceded in death by five brothers, Jack, Robert, Teddy, Dale and Richard and one sister, Willow. Memorial service: St. John's Episcopal Church parish hall.

Scranton Cemetery

Charles B. (Chuck) Neal died March 3, 2009. He was the eighth child, born to Edward and Elizabeth Neal in Detroit, MI. Also preceded in death by five brothers, Jack, Robert, Teddy, Dale and Richard and one sister, Willow.

Memorial service: St. John's Episcopal
Ralph Larry Souder, 66, of Gautier, MS died March 3, 2009. Born in Utopia, Ohio to Ralph "Jack" Souder and Maxine Jackson Souder. Machpelah Cemetery 
Mar. 4

Mrs. Elethe Odean Bullock, 89, a native of Moss Point died March 4, 2009. Born to the late Ellie Edward and Rosetta Smith. Also preceded in death by her husband, James Hubbard Bullock and her daughter, Zella Hanning Farrior; one brother and six sisters.

Serene Memorial Gardens

Ann Jarvis McPhearson died March 4, 2009, at the age of 96. Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Jarvis. Preceded in death by her husband, parents, brother, J. H. Jarvis and sister Ruby Bagley.

Evergreen Cemetery

Virginia O’Neal, 74, of Ocean Springs, MS died March 4, 2009 in Ocean Springs. She was born in Monroe County, She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, A. V. O’Neal.

Byrd Cemetery, Vancleave
Mar. 5Beth Love Meconitas, a former resident of Ocean Springs, MS died March 5, 2009, in a local hospitalEnon Cemetery, Ackerman, MS

Peter Raymond Mohr, 84, a resident of Vancleave, MS and Mobile, AL, died March 5, 2009 at his home in Mobile, AL. Born in Grand Island, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter F. and Vada Mohr; his wife of 43 years, Nola McMillian Mohr and son, Richard Raymond Mohr. Funeral services: Community of Christ Church, Vancleave.

Community of Christ Cemetery

Donna R. (Osborn) Slater, 46, born in Pascagoula, a resident of the Orange Grove Community, died March 5, 2009 at her home in Orange Grove. When she was 5 years old, she served as the Poster Child for the March of Dimes. She was preceded by her maternal grandparents, O'Donal Adams and Granny Adams; paternal grandfather, Rufus Osborn.

Serene Memorial Garden
Mrs. Thelma Inez Smoot, 101, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away March 5, 2009, in Vancleave. Thelma was born in Portland, Oregon. Preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, John Magruder Smoot; her parents, Frank and Vivian Nutbrown; brother, Richard Nutbrown; sister, Alna Simmons and grandson, Robert John Graetz.Evergreen Cemetery
Mar. 6

Gwen Brown Bryner, 57, of Helena, MS died March 6, 2009 in Biloxi. Born in Natchez, MS.

Crestlawn Cemetery
Lawrence Schumaker, 81, of Gautier died March 6, 2009. Born Chesterland, OH to Laverne and Elsie Schumaker 

Mary Golsby, 72, of Pascagoula passed away March 6, 2009 in Pascagoula.

 
Mar. 7

Henry Daniel Turnage, 59, of Pascagoula, born in Kokomo, MS, died March 07, 2009. Memorial: Columbia, MS.

 
Mar. 8

Rachel Louise (Dunn) Lander, 79, of Brandon, MS, passed away March 8, 2009 in McComb, MS. Mrs. Lander was born in Thorn, MS. She was member of Caswell Springs United Methodist Church. Her husband, Rev. Pete Lander, served as a Methodist minister across south MS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Pete Lander; her parents, Andrew Jackson Dunn Jr. and Jessie Clark Dunn; her brother, Andrew Dunn, and sisters, Gladys and Alice Dunn.

Caswell Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery, Wade, MS
Mar. 9

Stanley Earl Harkleroad, 67, of Ocean Springs, MS died March 9, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by his first wife, Marilyn Cecilia Harkleroad, parents, Stanley Cotch Harkleroad, Sr. and Madeline Gilley.

Crestlawn Memorial Park

Larry D. Williams, 56, of Pascagoula, born in Mobile, AL, died March 9, 2009. Funeral Services: Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 5425 Grierson Street, Moss Point.

Machpelah Cemetery
Mar.10

Diana Kay Gollott, 57, a resident of Gautier died March 10, 2009. Born in Gainesville, FL. Preceded in death by her father, Timothy Stevens; grandparents, Dorothy and John Stokes and Shearley and Nancy Strickland; niece, Jacqueline Lee Moore. Visitation: St. Mary's Catholic Church, Gautier. Memorial Service with Father Charles Nutter officiating.

 

Roy Edward Groat Sr., of Moss Point, MS died March 10, 2009. Roy was born in Redford, Mich. Preceased by his father, Laurence James Groat Sr.; mother, Grace Malo Groat; brother, Laurence J. (Larry) Groat Jr; sisters, Margaret L. (Peggy) Harder and Carol G. Bazner and Roy's former wife, Barbara G. Groat.

Private service.
Mar.11

Thomas O. “Tom” Mason, Jr., 95, died March 11, 2009 in Pascagoula. Born in Gulfport, MS. Preceded in death by his wife, Madeline “Sug” Mason.

Griffin Cemetery
Mar.12Meade Austin Barackman, 93, of Pascagoula, MS died March 12, 2009, in Pascagoula. Meade was born in Pennsylvania, to the late Ralph and Mamie Barackman. Preceded in death by two wives, Faye and Ethel; sister Altha and two brothers, Merle and Roy. National Memorial Park, Falls Church, VA
Gregory Alan Fitzhugh, 37, a native of Lakeshore, MS died March 12, 2009 in Lakeshore. Born in Demopolis, AL. First Baptist Church Cemetery, Gautier

Robert Earl Putmon, died March 12, 2009. Born in McComb, MS to the union of the late Rev. Eddie Putmon and Wessie Putmon. Preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Eddie Putmon, Sr. and Mrs. Wessie Putmon; stepmother, Mrs. Bessie Putmon and his sister, Ms. Esther Putmon.

Machpelah Cemetery

Essie Dee Romero, 93, passed away March 12, 2009 in Gautier, MS. Born in Monroe County, AL. Predeceased by her parents, Georgia and Jessie Smith; a son, James Edward Ward; a great-great-grandson, Jayden Lane Breeland; and her only sibling, Bertie Mae Johnson.

Sowell Old Field Cemetery, Goodway, AL
Mar.13Granville C. "Jack" Jones. Jr., 68, of Moss Point, MS, passed away Friday, March 13, 2009, in a Moss Point. Jack was born in Sale Creek, TN, to the late Granville and Dallas Jones. Jack's wish was to be cremated.

Private service.

Dianne DuBose Sellers, died March 13, 2009. 

First Baptist Cem.

Mar.14

Richard G. Hart, 61, of Valparaiso, FL, died March 14, 2009. Richard was born to Ralph Hart and Billie Hart Corbitt Branson in Pascagoula, MS.
Memorial Park, Crestview, FL

Noah Dwight Adams, born January 20, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS, died March 14, 2009 at 4907 Lanier Ave., Pascagoula, MS. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his Mother, Amber L. Adams. Preceded in death by Great-great grandparents, Lurene G. "Watson" Adams and Great-aunt Tonia Renee Adams; G-G-grandparents, C. D. and Ellie (Mahaffey) Knippers; William Wallace "Buzz"  & Dorothy Evelyn (Dowdy) Waltman; Aunt, Martha Ann (Waltman) Mason; Danny Earl Mason & Uncle Arthor and Polly (Dowdy) Smith. Uncle Perry Ellis Bangs, III. Cousins, Nicholas Adams and Cindy Kay Knippers; GG-Uncles Clarence Wayne Knippers and Ernest L. Mahaffey. Great Uncle T /SGT Vanstell Sollie "Dick" Warden, Dora Lee (Miller) Dowdy and  James Osborne &  Martha Blance (Bishop) Dowdy. Funeral services will follow from the H.W. funeral home chapel with Rev. Dean Smith officiating. Family researcher: Brenda (Waltman) Knippers [email protected]

Private

Douglas Jordan Oliver, 61, of Big Point, MS, died March 15, 2009. Born in Seekonk, MA.

Biloxi National Cem.

Rebecca Lynn Shemwell, 54, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Saturday, March 14, 2009, in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, John William and Irene Kozlowski Horn.

 

Harold Everett Vice, 84, of Helena, MS, passed away March 14, 2009. Born in Clay City, Indiana. Preceded in death by his parents, Carlton and Florence Vice; his first wife, Leola B. Vice and sons, Joe and Jerry Vice. Family researcher:  Sharon Vice McQueen [email protected]

Serene Memorial Gardens
Mar.15Mrs. Velma Kagebein Holbert, 74, of Vancleave, MS, died March 15, 2009. Born in Almyra, AK. Preceded in death by her parents, Vern and Opal Kagebein; a brother, Cecil Kagebein and a granddaughter, Leigh Ann Holbert.A memorial service only.

Dr. Murray Kellar, 61, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away March 15, 2009 at his home. Murray was a retired USAF LTC hospital dentist and currently served as Director of Dental Services at the VA Hospital in Biloxi. Services to at the Chapel Building 1, VA Hospital, Biloxi.

 

Denise Marie Hall Lewis, 44, a native of Pascagoula, MS passed away March 15, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her parents, Onnie Earl and Mildred R. Hall and mother in law, Ivy Lewis.

Machpelah Cemetery

Betty Jean Westbrook, 70, of Pascagoula, MS passed away March 15, 2009 in Pascagoula. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Estes and Mae Edna Hudson; her brothers, James Hudson and Charlie Hudson.

Serene Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Mar.16Laura May Mathieu, 71, of Ocean Springs passed away March 16, 2009. Preceded in death by her parents, Millard and Ella Wilson; brother, Millard Wilson, Jr. and sister, Doris Carter. Bellande Cemetery
Gregory A. Fitzhugh, Funeral service: 3/17/09. Visitation: First Baptist Church of Gautier. First Baptist Church Cemetery, Gautier 

David Eugene Smith, 70, of Pascagoula, passed away March 16, 2009, at his home. Mr. Smith was born in Archibald, LA, to Eugene Russell and Vera Elizabeth Smith. Preceded in death also by his son, John David Smith; his father-in-law, John A. Ellis; his sister-in-law, Debbie Arnold and his nephew, Nick Woods.

Serene Memorial Gardens
Mar.17Gregory A. Fitzhugh. Funeral service: March 17, 2009 First Baptist Church of Gautier.Church Cemetery

Clarence Bernard Sibley, 26, born in Pascagoula, died Mar. 17, 2009. Preceded in death by his sister, Jolanda Burchfield.

Scranton Cemetery
Mar.18

Terry Ray Griswell, 49, of Irvington, AL, died March 18, 2009 in Pascagoula. Born in Ellisville, MS to James A. and Sarah Toomer. Preceded in death by a brother, Donald Wayne Toomer.

Orange Grove Cemetery
John Michael “Woodrow” Hood, 20, a resident of Vancleave, MS passed away in an automobile accident on March 18, 2009. He was born in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, James L. Hood; maternal grandmother, Kathleen M. Bradley.Vancleave Cemetery, Jim Ramsey Road

Mrs. Ruby Laverne Rasco, 90, of Pascagoula, MS passed away March 18, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. Born in Lena, MS. Mrs. Rasco was a retired Teacher and Principal with the Pascagoula School District. She served as Teacher and Principal of South Beach Elementary and Principal of Lake Elementary. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her parents, Archie H. and Berdie L. Moore; husband, R. L. Rasco; two sisters, Bernice Perritt and Maxine McLelland Akridge.

Machpelah Cemetery
Mar.19

Elaine Miller Harmon, 61, of Picayune, MS, formerly of Gautier, MS, died March 19, 2009 in Picayune, MS. Elaine was the former owner of Bel-Air Drugs in Pascagoula, MS and a pharmacist with Sav-Rex Drugs in Gautier, MS, Pascagoula, MS, and Vancleave, MS. She was last employed at the VA Center in Biloxi, MS. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Pascagoula where she was a long time member of their choir. Elaine was a talented person and was an accomplished singer. She sang with the Musica Sacra Choir and Chamber Orchestra and the Singing River Choral. She was blessed to sing at the Vatican. She is preceded in death by her husband, Andy Harmon and her father, John N. Miller, Jr.

 

Ronald Edward Patterson, 68, of Pascagoula died March 19, 2009. Born in Milwaukee. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Clara Patterson of Milwaukee, WI and his granddaughter, Tara McDonough, of Prairieville, LA.

Private.

Mrs. Tina Marie Vargas Seitz, 51, of Gautier, MS, died March 19, 2009, in Gautier. Preceded in death by her mother, Eula Mae Vargas; sister, Sheila Teague and brothers, Ricky Vargas and Johnny Vargas.

Private.
Mar.20

Robert Ryan Biggs, 39, passed away March 20, 2009 in Niagara Falls, NY. He was born in Pascagoula, MS.

Scranton Cemetery

Trinon E. Carter Sr., 79, of Gautier died March 20, 2009 at home. Preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Jacqueline and two sons, Trinon Jr. and Steven.

 
Mar.21

Gloria "Glo" Jean Irvin, 63, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away March 21, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents, Adella and Frank Johnson; husband, Aaron Irvin and a sister, Patricia Jackson.

Cedar Grove Cem.,
Vancleave

Ann M. Manley, a native of Wade, MS and a resident of Saraland, AL died Mar 21, 2009 in a local Jackson County.

Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens

Tommy Ray Thomas, 65, of Gautier, died March 21, 2009, in Gautier, MS.

 
Mar.22

Mavis Jean Coulter Clark, 68, of Pascagoula died March 22, 2009 at a local hospital. Born in Bass Field, MS. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sam Coulter and Eather Anderson Bowman and her brother, Jerry Coulter.  

Clark Family Cem., Richton, MS

Kimoko Denise Young, born in Waynesboro, MS died March 21, 2009 in Ocean Springs.

Scranton Cemetery
Ellen M. Wheeler, died March 22, 2009 in Gautier, MS. Born in Skagen, Denmark and immigrated to U.S. in 1967.Memorial services.
Mar.23

Mr. Ollie Justus Brown, Sr. was born in Monroeville, AL to the late Edward and Sally Bell Brown. Died March 23, 2009 at his residence in Moss Point, MS. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his son, Joel Brown; sisters, Artenzie Bright, Annie Bell McMillian, Genive Houston, Martha Brooks and O.D. McMillian; brothers, George Washington Brown, Alvin Brown, Ransom Brown, and Robert Brown.

Jackson County Memorial Park

Wanda Comello, 58, of Pascagoula, MS, died Monday, March 23, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Mrs. Comello was preceded in death by her father, Clyde Nelson; mother, Melvina Nelson and a brother, Marshall Nelson.

Machpelah Cemetery

Lela Mae Davis McCraw, 94, died March 23, 2009 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at Memory Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Vancleave, She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, J. D. McCraw.

 
Mar.24

Stanford Browning, 53, of Ocean Springs, died March 24, 2009.Preceded in death by his father, Fred Browning. Services: Belle Fountain Baptist.

 

Walter Ollie Butterworth, 75, of Gautier, MS died March 24, 2009, in Moss Point, MS. Ollie was born in Talladega, AL to the late Lizzie Mae Cooper and William Horace Butterworth. He is also preceded in death by five brothers and sisters; William, J.C., Mary, Jeffie, and J. W.

Jackson County Memorial Park
Mar.25

Evelyn Inez Chestang Norvel (Ducky), 89, passed away March 25, 2009 in Pascagoula. She was born December 18, 1919 in Scranton (Pascagoula), MS to Charles and Victoria Chestang, Sr. She married Frank Norvel, Sr. Preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Charles Chestang, Jr.; one sister, Margaret Chestanque' and one daughter, Mildred Norvel Fraizer.

St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, Pascagoula
Merrell Alvin Webb, Sr., a resident of Jackson County, died March 25, 2009 in Pascagoula. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Genevieve Webb, and a brother, Leo "Pete" Webb, Jr. Biloxi National Cemetery
Mar.26

Mary "Rita" Arnold, 89, passed away March 26, 2009 in Watkinsville, GA. She was born in Baltimore, MD on November 16, 1919. She resided in the Gautier, MS with her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Arnold. She leaves behind her loving family of 1 brother and 5 children, 13 Grandchildren; 24 Great grandchildren, and 6 Great-great grandchildren.

Memorial Service, Sykesville, MD

Josephine Kulijof Hann, 81, of Ocean Springs, died March 26, 2009.

Biloxi National Cemetery

Mr. Joe Lewis Martin, 81, died March 26, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Born in Rocky Mountain, NC. Preceded in death by his father and mother, Wallace Mortan Martin and Norma Lewis Martin.

 
Steven Adam Perez Jr., 21, a native of Pascagoula, died March 26, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father. Steven Perez Sr.; his grandfathers, Owen Adkinson and Vincent Perez Sr. Machpelah Cemetery
Mar.27

Mrs. Claudia M. Black, born to the union of Henry and Mary Gladney in McCool, MS. She was the fifth child of ten sibling. Mrs. Black passed away March 27, 2009 at her home on West Pine Street., Moss Point, MS. She was united in marriage to James B. Black of Fortworth, TX and to this union two children were born; Frances Elaine Black and James Michael Black. Preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Mary Gladney; three brothers, Alfred, Jim and Lee Gladney; two sisters, Lee Anna Thompson and Ava G. Gladney; one son, James M. Black.

Machpelah Cemetery

Christy Louise Braswell Coyne, 36, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away March 27, 2009 in Mobile, AL

 

Mr. Orzie Lee "Hat" Dread, Sr., 94, was born February 10, 1915 in Castleberry, AL died March 27, 2009 in Pascagoula.

Biloxi National Cemetery

Jim Terry Talbot, 78, of Gautier, MS died March 27, 2009 in Pascagoula. Jim was born in Canadian, Texas in 1930 to James and Nora Talbot. Jim was the last of seven children. 

Crestlawn Cemetery, Ocean Springs
Mar.28

Mattie Louise (Sprinkle) Bosarge, 55, native of Bayou La Batre, AL and a resident of Moss Point, MS died Saturday, March 28, 2009. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence M. Sprinkle, Jr.; two brothers, Michael Harris and Sonny Boyd Sprinkle and one sister, Donna Sasser.

Family researcher: David Sprinkle <[email protected]>

Thomas Creel 1771 and Elisabeth Dearman
John Creel 1802 and Kizziah Dearman, cousin
John Creel Jr 1825 and Hannah Rainwater
William Ransom Creel 1849 and Sabra Mahaleann Whittington
Lillian Eleanor (Lillie) Creel 1880 and Joseph Warren Sprinkle
Clarence Malcolm Sprinkle Sr 1906 and Mattie Louise Collier
Clarence Malcolm (Sonny) Sprinkle Jr 1929 and Ida Mae Stork
Mattie Louise Sprinkle

Oddfellows Cemetery, Bayou La Batre,  Mobile County, AL

Billy Pat Tucker Jones, 61, a native of Neshoba County, Philadelphia, MS and a resident of Pascagoula died March 28, 2009. Preceded in death by his mother, Elzo Jones; grandmother, Arelor "Elor" Jones; brother, Harold Tucker-Jones and uncle, James Jones.

Scranton Cemetery
Ms. Billie Lee Maples, 72, of Vancleave, MS, passed away March 28, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born in Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by father, Frank Louis Maples; mother, Virgie Lee Fairley Maples; sister, Cathy Maples; brother, Perry Mason Maples; grandparents, Pete and Nora Havens Fairley and Frank L. Maples and Lilly. Magnolia Baptist Cemetery,Vancleave 

Mrs. Dorothy Fay Sanders, 60, passed away March 28, 2009 at her home in Gautier, MS. She was born in Simpson County, MS. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Willie Belle and Fred Hollingsworth, her sister, Ann Salters and her brother, Martin Hollingsworth.

 
Mar.29

Dorothy H. Brooks, 74, a lifelong resident of Helena, MS, died March 29, 2009. Mrs. Brooks was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Eva Hough; brother and wife, John and Shirley Maki and a sister and husband, Erlene and Allen Capers.

Evergreen

Jerry Lee Brown, 42, of Moss Point, died Mar 29, 2009 in Moss Point. He was born in Tchula, MS (Holmes County). He leaves five brothers; four sisters. Services: The Power of Deliverance Church, 2417 Guillottesville Rd, Gautier, MS

 

Frederick Terry Clark, 78, of Pascagoula, died March 29, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Biloxi. Preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Mavis Delora Madden Clark; infant son, Freddie T. Clark; parents, Frederick F. Clark and Josephine Elizabeth Ross Clark, a sister, Jane Elizabeth Clark Mitchell.

Biloxi National Cemetery

Richard Frison, 76, of Moss Point, died March 29, 2009.

 

Rexford Donovan Grierson, 69, a native of Moss Point, MS, died March 29, 2009.

Luka, MS

Clarence Edward Handshaw, 52, a native of Ocean Springs, died March 29, 2009. Preceded in death by his father,  Sam B. Handshaw and his brother, Robert Williams.

Monroe Memorial Park, Gulfport

Lorene Blakeney Walker, 80, died March 29, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Ms Walker was born May 11, 1928 in Smith County, MS to Weaver F. Blakeney and Nezzie Butler Blakeney Mozley. Preceded in death by parents, Weaver F. Blakeney and Nezzie Butler Blakeney Mozley; husband, Carl Walker; and sister, Irene Blakeney Ivey. Funeral services: Mineral Springs Baptist Church, Taylorsville, MS.

MT. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Taylorsville, MS
Mar.30

John Richard Blossman, 65, a native of New Orleans and resident of Ocean Springs, MS, died March 30, 2009, at his home in Ocean Springs, MS. He joined Blossman Gas, Inc., the company founded by his father, E. W. Blossman. At the time of his death, he was Chairman of the Board of Blossman Gas. He was preceded in death by his parents, E. Woodrow Blossman and Arthemise Alsina Blossman.

Evergreen Cemetery

Infant Emmanuel Christian Cole of Moss Point, MS, born March 30, 2009, died March 30, 2009.Emmanuel is preceded in death by his Maternal Great-Grandmother, Kathleen Bradley; Paternal Great-Grandmother, Dosha Cole; Paternal Great-Grandfather, Leevan Cole, Sr.; and Uncle Sammie Cole Jr.

Serene Memorial Gardens

 

Louis Augustus Frederick, 95, of Pascagoula, died Mar. 30, 2009. Born to the late Solomon and Louise Frederic. Also preceded in death by two brothers, Vernon "Skee" Frederic and Kermit Frederic; a sister, Evelyn Stone; a grandson, Aaron Nuzzo.

Machpelah Cemetery

Wanda Mae Goff, 86, Hurley, MS, passed away March 30, 2009 in Lucedale, MS. Mrs. Goff was born in Wade May 25, 1922. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Goff; her father, Preston Kennedy; mother, Laura Scarbrough; a son, Buddy Goff; a daughter, Velma Owenby; a brother, Nollis Kennedy and a sister, Lucille Hayes.

Johnson Cemetery, Wade

Charlie Langham, 48, of Moss Point, was born February 13, 1961 to the late Harvey Langham, Sr. and Durlie Langham of Moss Point. Died March 30, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. He was preceded in death by his father, Harvey Langham Harvey Sr. and older brother, Harvey Langham, Jr.

Machpelah Cemetery
Mar.31

Clarence Edward Beason, Jr., a native of Pascagoula, MS died March 31, 2009 in Pascagoula. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Beason, Sr.; two aunts, Gwendolyn Gary and Evelyn Washington; a nephew, Leroy Trotter, III; two uncles, Oliver Jones and Billy Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jones.

Machpelah Cemetery

Laura (Lou) Hudson Stebbins, 86, of Ocala, Florida, born in Pascagoula, MS, died March 31, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, Sam S. Stebbins, Jr. and a sister, Nell.

Lakewood Memorial Park, FL
Anthony A. Toncrey, Jr., 66, of Moss Point, originally from D'Iberville, died March 31, 2009 in Pascagoula. He is preceded in death by his parents, Anthony "Tonita" and Iris Toncrey of D'Iberville and his beloved nephew, Reginald Warren, Jr.D'Iberville Memorial Park
 

Deana Marie Towler, 41, of Gautier died March 31, 2009.

 
 

April 2009

 
Apr. 1

Newton Perry Gautier, 83, a native of Gautier, MS, passed away April 1, 2009. He served as Jackson County Superintendent of Schools from 1960 to 1964. From 1954 to 1959 he served as Principal of the Ocean Springs High School and again from 1965 to 1966. From 1966 to 1974 he was Superintendent of the Pascagoula Municipal Separate School District. In July of 1974, he accepted the position as Principal of Our Lady of Victories Central High School in Pascagoula. Later in 1976 he accepted the position of Principal at Canton Public High School in Canton, Mississippi. He was a member of the first Board of Trustees for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College District from 1960 to 1964. Mr. Gautier was preceded in death by his parents, Newton Houston Gautier and Mayo Golden Gautier; sisters, Eleanor McGrath and Mayfax Barlow. Funeral Service: Gautier United Methodist Church.

Gautier Cemetery

Quincey R. Johnson, 50, born in Pascagoula, died April 1, 2009 in Los Angeles, CA. Preceded in death by his father, Willie Watson, Sr.; Mother, Mary Alice Lett; step father, Hibbard Lett; devoted God parents, Ethel Fulford and Brown Walker; two sisters, Marilyn Johnson and Mary Mickel; one brother, Dontavious (Shun) Lett.

Memorial services: Angelus F.H.,Los Angeles, CA
Apr. 3

Jacob B. Fry, 77, of Pascagoula, MS, passed away April 3, 2009 at his home. Born in Moncla, LA. Preceded in death by his Father, Floyd Fry; Mother, Littie Neely; and Step-father, O.Y. Neely; a daughter, Sheila Ann Fry and 6 brothers and sisters.

Jackson County Memorial Park

Norbert Bryan Turner, 86, of Pascagoula, passed away April 3rd, 2008 at We Care Hospice in Moss Point. He was born to Mr. John and Lillian Turner.

Griffin Cemetery
Apr. 4Theodore Lamar Dickerson, 70, of Moss Point, passed away April 4, 2009 in Mobile, AL. He was born in Crystal Springs, MS to the late Lee Denford Dickerson and Bessie Ashcroft Dickerson. Preceded in death by his parents and wife, Deanie Brownlow Dickerson. Service: Wade Baptist Church.Serene Memorial Gardens

Mrs. Betty Jean McFerrin Lindsey, 78, of Pascagoula, MS, passed away April 4, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. She was born in Jones County, MS. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Sharon in Jones County, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Frank and Inez Combest Poore and first husband, Carmon Wayne McFerrin.

Serene Memorial Gardens
Apr. 5

Tolbert Ford Bennett, Jr., 87, a resident of Moss Point, MS, died April 5, 2009. On April 18, 1947 he took Emogene Swann as his lifelong partner in life for 40 years. From 1948 to 1958 he was employed at Spann Hardware in Moss Point and served as an Auxiliary Policeman for the city of Moss Point. Mr. Bennett was preceded in death by his wife, Emogene Swann Bennett; a baby boy, Bennett and his parents, Tolbert Ford Bennett, Sr. and Lottie Box Bennett.

Griffin Cemetery
 Michael F. Falany, 64, of Ocean Springs, died April 5. 2009.Biloxi National Cem.
 Ressia Mae Hill, 86, of Ocean Springs, MS, died April 5, 2009 at her residence. 
Apr. 6

Lynwood Joseph Clark, 80, a native of Pascagoula, died April 6, 2009. Born to the late Lynwood and Ethel Clark Sr.

Jackson County Memorial Park
 Jeffrey "Jeff" Stewart, 56, of Gautier, MS, passed away April 6, 2009, in a Mobile, AL hospital, following a motorcycle accident in Biloxi on Sunday, April 5, 2009. Jeff was born in Panama City, FL. He was preceded in death by his father, J.C. Stewart; and two brothers, Gene Harris, and Van Stewart. A Celebration of Jeff’s Life will take place with Dr. Robbie Howard of the First Baptist Church of Helena officiating. 
Apr. 7

Bruce Byron Bradley, 79, of Pascagoula, MS, passed away April 7, 2009 in Pascagoula. Born in Laurel, MS to the late David and Millie Bradley. He moved to Pascagoula and opened Bradley Jewelry Store. While owning and operating his business he became the First Mayor under a city council manager form of government in Pascagoula. He was an inspiration to many young men at Pascagoula High School while he served as head football coach. He helped establish the first Jackson County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. In addition to his parents he is pre,ceded in death by four sisters and his only son, David Bruce Bradley and grandchild, Leslie Mae Bradley.

Jackson County Memorial Park with military honors
 

Tosha Daryl Caudillo, 21, of Big Point, Jackson County, MS, formerly of Boaz, AL, passed away April 7, 2009 in Jackson County, MS in an auto accident. Tosha was born in Gadsden, Alabama. Preceded in death by her sister, Lacy Caudillo and her great-grandfather, J. T. Underwood.

Union Cemetery, Boaz, AL
 Mrs. Delores Renee Tolbert Fountain, died April 7, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margarette Chatman White and Willie Tolbert.Ford Cemetery, Escatawpa, MS
 

John Thomas Peace (Poppy), 69, a resident of Ocean Springs, MS, died April 7, 2009. He was born in La Pryor, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Emma Peace of Hurricane, UT and his beloved infant daughter, Danielle Peace of Salt Lake City, UT. A Memorial will be held on April 10, 2009 in the Ocean Springs.

 
 

Willie Lee Spooner, 58, died April 7, 2009, at his home in Lexington, Holmes County, MS. He is survived by his wife, Kyl Spooner; sisters, Jill Spooner & Darla Spooner (Don) Arnold of Pascagoula; brother, Paul Spooner. Willie was named after his father Willie Lee Spooner and his grandfather Willie Lee Spooner. In charge of arrangements: Southern Funeral Home, 100 Pine Street, Lexington, MS.

 
Apr. 8

Melba Diane Fisher, 58, died April 8, 2009 at her home in Lucedale,  MS. Born in Moss Point, MS, she was the daughter of the late Beautel Fisher and the late Ola Grace (Underwood) Fisher. Services: Barton Baptist Church, Hwy 63 South, Lucedale.

Barton Baptist Church Cemetery, Lucedale
 Mrs. Delores Fountain, 48, of Moss Point, died April 8, 2009. Service: Freewill Pentecostal Church.Ford Cemetery
 William Charles Gee, 96, of Ocean Springs, died April 8, 2009.  
 John S. "Jack" Mitchell, 69, of Corinth, NY, a former resident of Pascagoula, died April 8, 2009 at Saratoga Hospital, Saratoga Springs, NY. Born in Maud, MS. Preceded in death by his father, Ruble Lee Mitchell; his mother, Elizabeth Banks Mitchell, and a daughter, Pamela Jean Mitchell.Machpelah Cemetery
 

Gordon Curtis West, 62, of Pascagoula, MS, passed away April 8, 2009 in Pascagoula. Mr. West was born in Waynesboro, MS. Mr. West was preceded in death by his parents, David and Mary Hutto West.

 
Apr. 9

Dylan Bardwell, age seven weeks, of Pascagoula, MS, died Thursday April 9, 2009 at his home.

 
 Robert Ernest Sidaway, 80, of Ocean Springs, died April 9, 2009 in Biloxi. Mr. Sidaway was born in Long Eddy, New York to Ernest and Lillian Sidaway. Biloxi National Cemetery
 Betty Ann Woods, 51, passed away April 9, 2009 in Starkville, MS. She was preceded in death by her brother, Billy Woods and grandson, Joseph Larkin Walker, Jr. A memorial service for Ms. Woods is scheduled at Community of Christ Church, Vancleave 
Apr.10L. D. Crawford, 70, of Moss Point, died April 10, 2009 in Pascagoula, MSMemorial Service.
Mrs. Sallie Kimble McDonald, born in Neshoba County, MS died April 10, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, Mack and Annie Lou Kimble; husband, Willie McDonald; five sisters, Tressie Washington, Dersena Palmer, Audrey Valley, Annie Grace Brooks, Jimmie Nell Hoye and one brother, Roosevelt Sanders. Gabriel Cemetery, Pascagoula

Mr. Edward "Sonny Boy" Rice, 80, of Gautier, passed away April 10, 2009 at his home. Mr. Rice was born in Jackson Co., MS. Preceded in death by his wife, Frances Savage Rice; his parents, Fred and Maggie Rice; a son, Edward A. Rice; two sisters: Trudy Rice and Velma Rice, and a brother, John Rice.

Orange Grove Cemetery
Apr. 11

James "Chris" Riley, 52, a native of Ocean Springs, MS, died April 11, 2009, in Ocean Springs.

A memorial service will be held later.

Joseph Stephan Shultz, died April 11, 2009, a native of Pascagoula and a resident of Escatawpa. He had fought a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer. He served as a Naval AN/SPY-1A Radar Technician aboard the USS Ticonderoga. His naval career spanned 12 years he was awarded several medals of service including the Navy Expeditionary Medal and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. He was preceded in death by his father, Rollie "Joe" Shultz and his brother, Stan Gilbert. Memorial services will be held in May at Escatawpa Baptist Church.

The date for this service is pending.
Apr. 12Elouise Caldwell, 81, of Escatawpa, MS, passed away April 12, 2009 in Moss Point. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Ovetta Gray. Visitation will be at the Summerville Methodist Church on Dutch Bayou Road, Moss Point, MS funeral service will begin from the church sanctuary with Rev. Willie Hill officiating. 
Richard E. Minge, 60, of Gautier, MS passed away April 12, 2009 at his residence. He was a born in Franklin, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Everette Minge, Sr.; grandson, Travis Dewaye Guinn.  Biloxi National Cemetery
Mrs. Corinne Denson King, 92, of Hurley, passed away April 12, 2009 in Mobile, AL. She was born in Lucedale, MS. Mrs. King was a member of Hurley United Methodist Church, where she served as church pianist and organist, and also served on the major boards and ministries of the church at various times. She was a professional educator in Jackson and George Counties in Mississippi and in Mobile County, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jackson Carl King; her parents, J. Lee and Mamie Ward Denson; a grandson, Carlton Marc King, two sisters and a brother. Coleman Cemetery, Hurley

 Joe Westmoreland, Jr., 53, of Pascagoula, MS passed away April 12, 2009 in Pascagoula. He was born July 16, 1955 in Tupelo, MS. He was the owner and operator of Dixie Glass on Market Street in Pascagoula. Mr. Westmoreland is preceded in death by his sister, Gail Westmoreland; his grandparents, Birdell and Elzie Holcomb and Lorene Harris; and father-in-law, Max Hughes. Memorial service in the funeral home chapel.

 
Apr. 13Margaret Fulghum, 78, died April 13, 2009, a resident of Niceville, FL. She was a registered member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Margaret enjoyed 52 years of marriage to Charles H. Fulghum until his passing in 2004. Jackson County Memorial

Scott Reynolds, 40, of Ocean Springs died April 13, 2009 at his home. Scott was born in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 1987. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Kenneth I. Brummett; Wilson and Neva Reynolds.

Crestlawn Cemetery
Apr. 14

Larry M. "Hattie" Hataway, 63, of Big Point, MS died April 14, 2009. Mr. Hataway was born in Mobile Al. He graduated from George County High School in 1965. He is preceded in death by his parents, B.R. and Lillie Hataway, Agricola, MS, and one grandson, John Alexander Sawyer III, Pascagoula, MS.

Johnson's Cemetery, Wade, MS
Dora Mae Ros, 92, of Pascagoula,passed away April 14, 2009 at her home. Mrs. Ros was born in Kreole, MS to the late James Lee and Mary Scott. Also preceded in death by husband, Vincent P. Ros; two brothers and six sisters. Jackson County Memorial Park

Mr. Clarence Westbrook Warrick Jr., 75, a resident of Pascagoula, died April 14, 2009 in New Orleans, LA. Born in Wayne County, NC to the late Clarence and Margaret Barrett Warrick. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of Pascagoula. Preceded in death by two sisters, Elizabeth Harper and Mary Jane Brannan.

Leaf River Baptist Church Cemetery, Collins, MS
Apr. 15Louis Charles Bedard, 93, of Ocean Springs, died  April 15, 2009. Mr. Bedard was born in Plattsburg, NY. Preceded in death by his parents, nine siblings, his son, Thomas, grandson, Alan Auger and great-grandson, Zachary Cupit. Memorial Mass: St. Alphonsus Catholic Church 
Matthew Andrew Boykin III of Gautier, MS, born in Mobile, AL, died April 15, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his parents, Matthew A. Boykin, Jr. and Mary Jane Johnson.Machpelah Cemetery
Steven M. Kress, 29, of Ocean Springs, died April 15, 2009. He was sent to Modell FH., Darien, IL for services & burial. 

Ms. April Elaine Richards, 51, of Ocean Springs, MS, April 15, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Ms. Richards was born in Joplin. Preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Ruth Craig Richards. A memorial service at St. Johns Episcopal.

 
Apr. 17

Edwin Alexander Flores, age 2, and a resident of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on April 17, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Edwin was preceded in death by grandparents, Jesus Flores and Maria Guadalupe Romero.

Crestlawn Cemetery, Ocean Springs

Mrs. John Johnnie) Adele Osley, 80, of Ocean Springs, passed away April 17, 2009. Mrs. Osley was born in New Orleans, LA and grew up in Biloxi. Mrs. Osley was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Paul Edward Osley; her parents, John and Alice Gerkens and a sister, Mary Louise Kopp.

Biloxi National Cemetery
Apr. 18

Dinah Marie Jones, 48, died April 18, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Gautier, Funeral service: Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St., Gretna, LA, wiyh Rev. Walter C. Jackson, Jr. Officiating.

Restlawn Cemetery, Avondale, LA
Patricia Blanche Klein, 79, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away April 18, 2009 in Pascagoula. Patricia's life will be celebrated and her cremated remains will be inurned next to her husband, Robert J. Klein. Florida National Cem., Bushnell, FL

Carlos R. Pabon, Major U. S. Army Retired, 91, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away April 18, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Pabon was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and had been a resident of Ocean Springs for the past 53 years. Mr. Pabon was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Amanda Elaine Pabon.

 
Mr. Floyd Bradley Sr., 79, of Moss Point died April 18, 2009. Service: Little Rock Baptist Church, Moss Point. Machpelah Cemetery

Evelyn Ann Hoffman Taylor Springer, born in Arkadelphia, Ark, passed in Ocean Springs, MS on April 18, 2009. Preceded in death by her parents, Henry Hoffman and Nellie Mae Hoffman; former husband, Rev. Robbie Joe Taylor; sisters, Clara Lou Haney and Cathleen (Kitty) Ott. Resthills Memorial Park Sherwood, Ark.

Rest Hills Memorial Park Sherwood, Ark.
Apr. 19Chester McClure Baker, Sr., born in Ocean Springs, MS, to the parents of Orion Stroud Baker and Eula Tiblier Baker, passed away April 19, 2009. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Baker.Pine Crest Cem., Mobile County, AL

Otis George Lewelling Jr., 71, a long time resident of Cumbest Bluff Community, Jackson County, MS; died April 19, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Otis Lewelling; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Woodrow and Meda Switzer, brother-in-law, Earl Samples.

Machpelah Cemetery

Edward Keith "Snoot" Sherman, 41, passed away at his home in D'Iberville, MS. On April 19, 2009. He lived in Jackson County, MS all of his life. He was a graduate from Moss Point High School. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eutus Sherman, Louis and Estelle Dupree all of Taylorsville, MS; a infant sister, Amanda J. Sherman of Bay Springs, MS.

New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Taylorsville, MS

Robert E. Meyer, 88, of Ocean Springs, passed away April 19, 2009.

Private services.

John Richard Schrink, 70, of Gautier, was born in Redland, CA and died April 19, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. He was preceded in death his parents, John Joseph Schrink, Robbie Lou Williams-Rinker, and Vivian Schrink Depue; a son, Richard Scott Schrink and a grandson, Nicholas Dale Kemp. John was instrumental in the formation of the Jackson County Sheriff's Flotilla dive/rescue. His was a volunteer worker with the Ocean Springs Hospital Auxillary.

Crestlawn Memorial Park, Garden of the Cross, Highway 90, Ocean Springs
Apr. 20Charles Whitman Bitler Jr., 59, of Gautier, MS passed away April 20, 2009 at Ocean Springs, MS. Mr. Bitler was born to the late Charles. W. Bitler Sr. and Clara Bitler in Ohio. Also preceded in death by a son, Keith Grider. Biloxi National Cemetery

Brigadier General (Ret) Boyd E. “Butch” King, Jr. passed away April 20, 2009. Mr. King was born on in Atlanta, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Wells King and his parents, Boyd Edwin King Sr. and Edna Hackman King Lewallen. Mr. King had been the CEO of VT Halter Marine since 2002. Mr. King was retired from the Army after 36 years of service. He served as an enlisted man, a NCO, a warrant officer, a commissioned officer and retired as a brigadier general. He served with honor in Vietnam and was subsequently stationed in Germany, England, various US postings and the Pentagon. Funeral services: Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church, Pascagoula, MS and Birmingham, AL funeral services: Our Lady of the Valley. 

Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA

Mrs. Thelma "Charline" Coker Miles, 78, of Moss Point, MS pssed away April 20, 2009 at home. She was born in St. Louis, MO. She was a member of The River City Red Hats Association. Preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Vivian Mizell; first husband, John J. Coker, Jr; a son, John Charlie Coker and a sister, Laverne Gibson.

Community of Christ Church Cemetery, Escatawpa
Apr. 21

Marjorie Weber Penton, 57, of Ocean Springs, formerly of Pascagoula, passed away April 21, 2009 in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her father, Armeen William Weber, Jr.

Pinecrest Cemetery, Gautier

Helen Waller, 73, of Moss Point, MS died Apr. 21,2009. Born in Philadelphia, to Earl and Annie Malone. She was a member of Eastside Assembly of God. Preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Holly Waller. Bro. Wendell Stork officiating.

Orange Grove Cemetery

Adelaide Theresa Magee, 65, died April 21, 2009 in Mobile, AL. Born in Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Carrie Petite, Pascagoula, MS and husband, Wallace "Bo" Magee and son, Wallace A. Magee, Jr. of Moss Point.

Machpelah Cemetery
Apr. 23

Woodroe Brazzle, 52, of Three Rivers, MS died April 23, 2009 in Mobile, AL. Woodie was born to the late Odie V. Brazzle and Louella Brazzle.

Davis Chapel Cemetery, Three Rivers, MS

Mr. Robert E. Taylor, 71, of Moss Point, passed April 23, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Taylor was born to the late Jessie Lee and Mack Arthur Taylor in Columbia, MS. Services: Christian Love Church of the Living God, 4412 Chillis Street, Moss Point, MS.

 
Apr. 24

Major Nora Anniece "Sissy" Barber, 41,of Moss Point, MS, passed away April 24, 2009, in Escatawpa, MS. She was born in Moss Point, MS. She is preceded in death by her father, Frank Barber of Moss Point, MS; her grandparents, John William and Nora Leslie Barber of Dixon, MS; her grandmother Lucille Moody Rogers of Escatawpa.

Machpelah Cemetery
Mr. Bill Buckner, 56, of Pascagoula, MS passed away April 24, 2009. He was born in Lambert, MS and was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Royce B. Buckner; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Stone and Mrs. Exie Buckner.Jackson County Memorial Park
Mr. Harold Sparkman Floore, 79, of Pascagoula, MS passed away April 24, 2009. He was born in Kemper County, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hosea and Loraine Floore; his wife, Sue Carol Floore; grandsons, Jeremy Floore and Nathan Stewart; and a sister, Helen Dunn. Jackson County Memorial Park

Arthur Paul "Shummy" Landry, 80, of Ocean Springs, MS, died April 24, 2009, in Biloxi. Mr. Landry was born in Jeanerette, LA. Preceded in death by his wife, Betty Joyce Vallo; son, Robert W. Landry; parents, Arthur and Estelle Derouen Landry; and a brother, Wilbur Landry.

Biloxi National Cemetery

Mr. Bill Buckner, 56, of Pascagoula, MS died April 24, 2009. He was born in Lambert, MS and was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Royce B. Buckner; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Stone and Mrs. Exie Buckner.

Jackson County Memorial Park
Apr. 25

Steven Lee Fairley, 28, of Pascagoula, died April 25, 2009. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Benard and Florence Fairley.

Cedar Grove Cemetery, Vancleave
Florence Williams Myrick, 90, of Ocean Springs, died April 25, 2009. Crestlawn Mem.Park

Mrs. Sybil Rose Steuart, 99, of Ocean Springs, MS, died April 25, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her husband, John Thompson Steuart, parents, William and Josephine LeFebvre Cousans and brothers, Harry (Miriam) Cousans, William F. (Martha) Steuart and John Clearo.

Private services
Mr. Pedro S. Silva, 64, of Moss Point, MS, died April 25, 2009. Mr. Silva first left his home in the Cape Verde Islands at the age of 15, eventually settling in the Gulf Coast in 1980. Preceded in death by his parents, Domingos Monteriro and Senhorinha Silva. Machpelah Cemetrery
Apr. 26

Annie Mary William Overman, 100, of Pascagoula, MS passed away April 26, 2009 in Pascagoula. She was born in Wayne County, MS to the late, John and Beadie Williams. Also preceded in death by her husband, Eli Willis "Bill" Overman; two sons, Johnny and Danny Overman; son-in-laws, Jim Summerall, Joe Buza and Gary Hall; daughter-in-law, Jeannie Overman Jones; three grandchildren, Misty Summerall, Davy McKee, and Kraig Hall. She is survived by seven children, 22 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, 16 great-great-grandchildren, and 1 g-g-g-grandchild.

Machpelah Cemetery

Ronald “ Ronnie” A. Sinquefield, 59, of Pascagoula, MS and a resident of Foley, AL passed away April 26, 2009 in Pensacola, FL. He was a 1967 graduate of Pascagoula High School and a member of First Baptist Church of Pascagoula. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Ann Butler Sinquefield; grandparents, Oley A. and Vera Sinquefield and Alex and Lelia Witchen.

Jackson County Memorial Park
Apr. 27

Mr. Gene Neely, 82, of Ocean Springs, MS died April 27, 2009, in Long Beach, MS. Mr. Neely was a native of Livingston, Montana. Preceded in death by his wife, Dottie Neely and a brother, Don Neely.

Crestlawn Memorial Park
Apr. 28

Mr. Lexie Lishman, 89, of Kosciusko, MS, formerly of Pascagoula passed away April 28, 2009 in Kosciusko. He was born in Louisville, MS. Preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Margie Lishman; two sons, David Lishman and Jerone Lishman; grandson, Gregory Lishman.

Jackson County Memorial Park
Earl E. "Smitty" Smith, 75, of Vancleave, MS passed away April 28, 2009 in Biloxi. Mr. Smith was a priest in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was preceded in death by his father, George Erskine; mother Grace Reed; a great grandson, Harley Smith; 2 sisters; Sandra and Judy Ann, 2 brothers David and Timothy. Shiloh Cemetery on Humphrey Farm Rd., Vancleave

Mrs. Naomi Ruth Trehern Williams, 30, of Pascagoula passed away April 28, 2009. She was born in Pascagoula, MS. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Vester Trehern and John and Willie Chaudron.

Family on grandmother, Leander Crenshaw Trehern's side and G-grandmother's side, G-grandparents, Minnie Crenshaw and Ellie Crenshaw; GG-greatparents Thomas L. Crenshaw and Deliah Wiggins. GGG-grandparents John P. Wiggins and Isabella Sharp. Survied by Grandmother Leander Crenshaw Trehern of Pascagoula. Wiggins/Crenshaw/Creel Family researcher: Pat Creel Kendrick [email protected]

Jackson County Memorial Park
Apr. 29

Fred Lewis King, 79, Pascagoula passed away April 29, 2009 in Pascagoula. He was born in Almond, Wisconsin and was a life time resident of Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Betty Lee King; son, Jerry Lee King and three sisters. He is survived by two daughters and five sons; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.  

Jackson County Memorial Park
Mrs. Johnnie Ruth Lett of Moss Point died April 29, 2009. Funeral Services: Second Missionary Baptist Church. Machpelah Cemetery
Christopher Andrew Murphy, 38, of Ocean Springs, MS died Wednesday, April 29, 2009, in Ocean Springs 
Brenda S. Pugh, 66, of Moss Point, MS, passed April 29, 2009.  
Norman Wallace Williams, 68, Ocean Springs, MS passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2009 in Gulfport, MS. 
Apr. 30

Mrs. Alice W. DeWitt, 90, of Moss Point, passed away April 30, 2009 in Pascagoula. She was born in Jackson, AL. Preceded in death by her parents, Grady and Littie Walker; husband, Russell DeWitt; daughter, Carmen Tysinger; sisters, Louise Hudson, Myrtle Green and Dollie Mae Sheffield; brothers, Horace, Forrest and Delmas Walker.

Orange Grove Cemetery, East Moss Point

 

May 2009

 
May 2

Ms. Remona Louise Bivins Cooper "LuLu", 53, of Pascagoula, MS was born to Miller Ray and Ada Bivins, passed away May 2, 2009 in Moss Point. Memorial: Bible Study Baptist Church, 5612 Grierson Street, Moss Point.

Memorial Service

Johnny L. Parker, 56, of Ocean Springs, MS, died May 2, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Parker, Sr. and two sisters, Mary Hudson, Jeraldine Parker.

Monroe Memorial Park

Mrs. Vera Pike Parker, 83, of Gautier, died May 2, 2009, in Gautier, MS. Mrs. Parker was born in Somerville, MA September 30, 1925. Vera was preceded in death by her parents, Cyril A. and Cicley J. Pike; brothers, Lloyd Pike, Roland Pike, Nelson Pike and Clifford Pike; and sister, Flora Finlayson. A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Gautier.

 

Jack R. Wade, 80, of Moss Point, passed away May 2, 2009 at home. He was born in Philadelphia, MS. He retired after 35 years of owning and operating Wade Block & Tile in Pascagoula and Gautier, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Virgie Wade; his wife of 52 years, Violet Wade; and three brothers, Jeff, Jessie and Larry Wade.

Jackson County Memorial Park
May 3

Charles Ray (Chuck) Crockett, 41, was born in Pascagoula, MS died May 3, 2009 in Pascagoula.

Scranton Cemetery
Mrs. Annie Bell Edwards, 98, born to the late Henry Williams and Dolly Taylor. She was raised by her mother Dolly Taylor. Mrs. Annie died May 3, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her husband, Anderson Edwards; one son, Alfred Martin; one brother, Herbert Williams; five grandchildren, Lisa, Jacqueline, Alfred Jr., Robert and Timothy Martin. She leaves to cherish her memories sisters and brothers, three granddaughters; two grandsons; 29 great grandchildren; 51 great great-grandchildren.St. Peters Catholic Cemetery, Pasc.

Yvonne McLeod Walker, 85, of Moss Point, MS passed away May 3, 2009 in Atlanta, GA. She was born in Handsboro, Harrison County, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, J.W. and Marcede McLeod; husband, Tracy E. Walker, Sr.; son, Tracy E. Walker Jr.; brothers, Cosby and Hervey McLeod.

Machpelah Cemetery
May 4

Dorothy Ann Robertson, 73, of Pascagoula, MS passed away May 4, 2009 in Pascagoula. Mrs. Robertson was born to the late Drue and Alice Jones in Houston, TX. Preceded in death by her husband, Garland N. Robertson; a brother, Mark M. Jones and an infant son, Michael.

 

Henry Emmit Loper Sr., 83, of Pascagoula, passed away May 4, 2009, at his home. He was born in Gautier, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, O. B. and Owida Smith.

Pinecrest Cemetery
May 5

Benny DeSantis, 75, Ocean Springs, died May 5, 2009.

Biloxi National Cemetery
May 7

Marjorie Thompson Chesser, 80, a longtime Pascagoula resident, died May 7, 2009 in Columbia, SC, where she had lived since 2005. She was born in Mobile County, AL. Preceded in death by her parents, Caney Alonzo and Pearle Ophelia Perry Thompson and her husband, Paul L. Chesser, who died in 2001.

Jackson County Memorial Park
Douglas H. Donald, 42, of Petal, MS and Vancleave, MS died May 7, 2009. Moselle Memorial Cemetery

Kim Purdy Haskins, a resident of Slidell, LA passed away at home May 7, 2009. Born in Pascagoula, MS to Gerald and Margie Purdy. She was a 1975 graduate of Pascagoula High School. She married Jerry Haskins, Oct. 1979.

Machpelah Cemetery
May 8

Alice Elizabeth Bennett,  2, of Moss Point passed away with her mother Mary Beth Bennett, May 8, 2009 in Greene County, MS.

Old Biloxi Cemetery, Harrison County, MS
Mary Elizabeth Casto Bennett, 29, of Moss Point, MS passed away May 8, 2009 in Greene County, MS. Mary Beth was born to Keith and Cheryl Casto in Pascagoula, MS. She was joined in death by her daughter, Alice Bennett and preceded in death by grandparents, Max T. Casto, and Jacob and Dorothy Tremmel.Old Biloxi Cemetery, Harrison County, MS

Mildred L. Carlisle, 94, of Pascagoula, Ms passed away May 8, 2009 at her home. Mrs. Carlisle was born May 28, 1915 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late John and Matilda Bredehoft. Sshe had been a resident of Pascagoula since 1942. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Monroe Carlisle Jr.; a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Shaefer; brothers, Henry and Calvin Bredehoft; sisters, Mary McDaniel, Bertha Ellison, Pearl Van der Kolt, Anna Bredehoft and Lorraine Hoessee and beloved sister-in-law, Elizabeth "Nell" Carlisle.

Machpelah Cemetery
May 9

Kenneth Ray Beard, 61, of Moss Point passed away May 9, 2009 in Pascagoula. Mr. Beard was born in Holly Springs, MS to the late Jessie and Marvel Beard. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Judith Skulka and Janis Nichols.

Private services.
 Katie Mae Harris, 90, of Moss Point, MS passed away May 9, 2009 in Pascagoula, Ms. She was born to the late Johnny and Mabel Williams in Moss Point, MS. Also preceded in death by her husband, William Harris Sr. in 1994; two daughters, Beverly Ann and Judy Harris and three sisters. Memorial Services: Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 11th Street, PascagoulaMemorial Services
May 10Louise McKee Davis, 59, of Pascagoula was born in Leake County, MS, died May 10, 2009 in Pascagoula. Pre-ceded in death by her parents, Robert and LoDean McKee; brother, J. T. McKee and sister Annette McKee Rogers.Scranton Cemetery
Gary Norman Evans, 61, of Pascagoula, MS passed away May 10, 2009 in Gautier, born in Smith Island, MD.Biloxi National Cemetery
May 12

Danny Callahan, 29, a native of Pascagoula passed away May 12, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS.

Memorial Service.
Dalma Ray Peele, Jr., 49, of Ocean Springs, MS died May 12, 2009 in Ocean Springs.Private services.
Samuel "Sam" Thomas Sebes, 57, of Gautier, MS passed away May 12, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Sam was born to Joseph D. Sebes Sr. and Julia Sebes. Preceded in death by his father, Joseph D. Sebes,Sr.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Cem.Beaufort, NC

May 13

William James Mendenhall, of Gautier passed away May 13, 2009. Born in Clifton, AL to the late Mr. and Mrs. Petlean and Willie Mendenhall. Preceded in death by his brother, George Mendenhall; sister, Willie Mae Bonner.  

Pine Grove Cem., Pine Hill, AL
May 14James Edwin Bayliss, 48, born in Pascagoula, a resident of Vancleave, MS passed away May 14, 2009 at his residence. Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Murray and Julia Holden; paternal grandparents, Thomas Edwin and Iva Dee Bayliss.Memorial Service

Dannis "Danny" Jerome Bolden, died May 14, 2009. Born to Dennie G. and Louretha Bolden of Moss Point. Preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Gabriel and Isabella Bolden and maternal grandparents, Jake and Willie Mae Nash, of Union, MS.

Machpelah Cemetery
May 15

Lt. David Clayton Hunnings, 37, born in Pascagoula, MS and a resident of Helena died May 15, 2009 in Mobile.

Evergreen Cemetery
May 16Allean Gaines, 80, died May 16, 2009, of Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her husband, Joe P. Gaines; parents, Herbert and Merlissa Thurmon; brother, Roscoe Thurmon; sisters, Roxy Roach, Penny Lewis, Lucy Payton, Ruby Galloway and Victoria Battle.Bellande Cemetery (Downtown), Ocean Springs
John L. Hall, 71, of Ocean Springs, MS died May 16, 2009 in Ocean Springs.Biloxi Nat. Cemetery
May 17Mr. Guy Aubrey Bell, 76, of Moss Point passed away May 17, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Mr. Bell was born in Kreole. Preceded in death by his parents, Guy Hartwell Bell and Corda Lorene Schmitz Bell. W.R. Clark Memorial Cemetery, Forts Lake Community, MS

Charles Stephen Bond, 32, of Ocean Springs, MS departed this life on or about May 17, 2009 in the area of Horn Island, MS. He became a Deputy Sheriff with the Jackson County MS Sheriff's Dept. Stephen then went to work as an officer with the Gautier, MS Police Dept. and subsequently served as an officer with the Ocean Springs, MS Police Dept. Stephen's memorial will be held at the First Baptist Church, 602 Washington Ave., Ocean Springs, MS. Service, officiated by Dr. Michael Barnett.

 
Robert Lewis "Bobby" Brent, 79, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away May 17, 009, in Ocean Springs. He was born in Biloxi. Preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Brent.Biloxi City Cemetery

Wanda Prescott, 85, of Columbia, MS passed away May 17, 2009. Born in Pascagoula, MS to the late Marguerite and Clarence E. Clark Sr.

Krebs Cemetery
May 18

Ruby Seymour, 77, of Moss Point passed away May 18, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by husband, Robert Irvin Seymour Sr; her parents, Johnny and Agnes Faggard; her sisters, Christine Faggard Sauer, Maxine Faggard Clay Gonzalez, Patricia Faggard Heilman.

Griffin Cemetery
May 20

Mrs. Leona Small Johnson, 94, of Pascagoula, MS.passed away May 20, 2009 at her, home.  She was born in Jackson County, She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Small and daughter, JoAnn Small Rinks. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband and her children; 13 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

Machpelah Cemetery
May 21

Ms. Delma Evan, 74,of Moss Point, MS died May, 21, 2009.

 

Mrs. Lucile Hussey, 97, of Moss Point, MS passed away May 21, 2009. She was born May 4in Bogalusa, LA to the late C. N. and Fannie Lewis Callahan. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John Henry Hussey, Jr.; one son, Jim Hudson; one brother, Wendell Callahan and two sisters Marqurite Boswell and Florence Smith.

Griffin Cemetery
May 23

Shirley P. Wade, 76, of Pascagoula died May 23, 2009.

Collins City Cem., Collins, Covington County, MS
May 24Mrs. Teresa Yocum Gillis, 45, born in Pascagoula, a resident of Moss Point passed away May 24, 2009 in Moss Point, MS.Community of Christ Cemetery
Ms. Emma Lee McKee, 65, of Pascagoula, MS was born in Philadelphia, Neshoba County, MS passed away May 24, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Emma is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and LoDean McKee; Annette McKee Rodgers and Louise McKee Davis.Scranton Cemetery
Mrs. Dorothy Springle, 46, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away May 24, 2009. Preceded in death by her parents Flora Smith, Roscoe and Myrtle Smith. Survived by husband, Robert G. Springle III and children. Machpelah Cemetery

Raymond Edward Southern, 79, of Moss Point, MS passed away May 24, 2009. He was born in Pascagoula to the late Charles Arthur Southern and Nettie Frances Southern. Preceded in death by his parents; wife of 49 years, Dorothy Southern; two daughters, Joanne Sullivan and Carol Sprankle; special friend, Estelle Harris; son-in-law, Ted Sullivan; brother, Charles Arthur Southern.

W.R. Clark Memorial Cemetery, Forts Lake, MS
May 25

Virginia McCandliss, 85, of Moss Point, died May 25, 2009 in Pascagoula.Born in Fayetteville, NC. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert K. McCandliss; her brother, William C. Goodall III; her sister, Julia G. Looney.

Memorial service: First United Methodist Church of Pascagoula
May 26

Kihanna La'Miracle Jones, of Pascagoula, MS was born June 21, 2008 passed away May 26, 2009.

Scranton Cemetery
Rosa Lee Payton, 94, a native of the (Green Head Community) of Vancleave, MS died May 26, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her husband, Frazier; her parents, Ollie and Lula Batson; a daughter, Corrine; a son, Herbert Sr. She is survived by: eleven daughters, three of which were grandchildren she raised; five sons, two of which were grandchildren she raised; 53 grandchildren, 88 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.Good Hope Cemetery
May 27Mrs. Romanus (Clark) Blades, 86, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away May 27, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Blades lived most of her life in Moss Point. She was selected as Miss Moss Point in 1942. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Blades; her sons, Clark, Randy, and Rodger and her parents, Emory and Bethel Clark.Orange Grove Cemetery, Orange Grove, Jackson County, MS
Mrs. Juanita Hetherington George, 63, of Moss Point, MS died May 27, 2009. She was a 1964 graduate of Magnolia High School. Preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Steve and Mrs. Elouise Hetherington; her brother, Steve Jr. and Printis Hetherington. First Baptist Cemetery Escatawpa, MS
Joseph Ophiel Helm, Jr., 84, of Ocean Springs, MS died May 27, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Helm was born in Gretna, LA. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph O. and Annie E. Paillott Helm; and Martha T. Helm; brothers, Karl J. Helm and Earl M. Helm; sister, Annie Walton and a granddaughter, Valarie D. Helm.Biloxi National Cemetery

Mr. Robert Merle Wells, 86, of Moss Point, MS passed away May 27, 2009 at his home. Mr. Wells was born in Jackson County to the late Robert Claude and Jenie Irene Wells. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Jane Lindsey Wells; two brothers, Edwin Wells and Vernon Wells and a sister, Frances Wells Tanner.

Griffin Cemetery
May 28

James Ozell Harrison, 71, of Ocean Springs died May 28, 2009 in Biloxi, MS.

 

Letha Mae Taylor Lundy, a long time resident of Moss Point, MS, passed away May 28, 2009. She was born December 15, 1911, in Lucedale, George County, MS. Her late husband, Gordon Lundy, was killed in an accident in 1939. She was the daughter of the late Seaman and Viola Hewlett Taylor of Lucedale, MS. Preceeded in death by her daughter, Barbara Lundy Stringfellow and her brothers and sisters.

Orange Grove Cemetery
May 29Roy Bennette Dunn, 59, of Ocean Springs passed away May 29, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS, born in Kreole. Preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Dunn and Helen Floore Dunn; brother, Andrew "Sonny" Dunn, Jr. 
William Roy "Bill" East, 64, died May 29, 2009, in Moss Point, MS. Bill was born in Meridian, MS. Preceded in death by his father, John R. East, Jr.; his mother, Kathryn L. East and a younger brother, David Christopher East. Machpelah Cemetery
Mrs. Ester Ruth Gipson Griffin, 63, of Moss Point was born in Philadelphia, MS. Died May 29, 2009 in Pascagoula. Services: Mars Hill Church of God In Christ, Philadelphia, MS.Liberty United Methodist Church Cem., DeKalb, MS
Billy Boyd Hilton, 77, of George County, MS died May 29, 2009 in Ocean Springs, born in Poynor, TX. Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Boyd Hilton and Ethel Roberts Treadaway; sister, Linda Hilton and brother, Bobby Gene Hilton. Pine Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery
Jimmy Lee Johnson, 53, of Moss Point, MS passed away Friday, May 29, 2009. 
Duncan Eugene Noble, 70, of Vancleave, MS died May 29, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Mable Noble; brothers, James "Bud" Perez Andrews, Leo Elbert Noble, Jr., Arthur "Man" Noble; sisters, Helen Andrews Griffith, Dollie Mae Dunn; great-grandson, Kye Nathaniel Stringfellow. Shiloh Cemetery, Vancleave
William Riley, 85, of Pascagoula died May 29, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. He was born May 8, 1924 in Charleston, West Virginia. He served and retired with the U.S. Navy as a Master Chief Machinist Mate. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Riley; brothers, Everett Riley, Elmo Riley and Frank Riley and sister Virginia Riley. No Service.

Mr. Roscoe Ward, Sr., 58, was born in Onslow County, NC died May 29, 2009. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dollie Craft; father, Joseph Franklin; brother, James Ward; sister, Georgia Parker.

Good Hope Cemetery

Mrs. Jean Williams, died May 29, 2009. Born to Edward Fritz Kirby and Ruth Alice Jones Kirby in West Virginia. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ronald Edward Kirby and son, Jimmy Williams.

Jackson County Memorial Park
May 30Mrs. Juanita Hetherington George, 63, of Moss Point, MS. (No DOD listed) Preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Steve and Mrs. Elouise Hetherington; her brothers, Steve Jr. and Printis Hetherington. First Baptist Cemetery Escatawpa
Mrs. Pauline Bush Horton, 75, of Pascagoula, MS passed away May 30, 2009 in Pascagoula. Mrs. Horton was born in Magee, MS. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Claude and Ina Mae Bush; husband, Henry Horton; four brothers, Andy B. Bush, James E. Bush, John W. Bush Sr. and R. B. Bush. Jackson County Memorial Park
Mr. Silas Miller, 65, of Moss Point, MS. Born in Louisville, MS, died May 30, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS.Scranton Cemetery

Doris Ellen Russell, 60, of Pascagoula, MS died May 30, 2009, where she was reunited with her mother, father and  niece Melinda Darnell Russell, who all have preceded her in death. She was born in Brookhaven, MS to Mr. and Mrs. Denver Price and Minnie Ellen Russell and was lifelong resident of Jackson County.

Serene Memorial Gardens
May 31

Mrs. Margaret "Maggie" Elizabeth Lang Landstreet, 63, of Vancleave, MS passed away May 31, 2009. Mrs. Landstreet was born to the late C.T. and Mattie Sue Lang in Philadelphia, MS. Preceded in death by a brother, Johnnie Frank Lang and a sister, Barbara Lang Stephens.

Vancleave Community of Christ Cemetery
 

June 2009

 
June 1Andrew "A. D." Booker, 85, of Moss Point died June 1, 2009 in Moss Point. He was born on August 23, 1923 to the late Dennis Booker and Nayola Young Booker. Preceded in death by his parents and adopted son, Charles Brown.First Baptist Cemetery
Ruthetta Bankston Lee, 60, died June 1, 2009 in Birmingham, AL. A former Dayton, Ohio resident and was a member of Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Moss Point. Preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bankston of Dayton, Ohio. Mrs. Lee is survived by her husband Dr. Robert E. Lee; three sons and four grandchildren.Good Hope Cemetery 
Audrey Marie Thornbor Robinson, 65, died June 1, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, Vivian Thornbor Pope and Louis Thornbor; a sister, Mary Beatrice Dorrough, and brother, James Thornbor. Monroe Memorial Park, Gulfport, MS
Charles A. Smith, MSgt, USAF Ret., 77, of Gautier died June 1, 2009. He was born in Barton, MS, to the late Ollie and Maudie Smith. Also preceded in death by his grandson, Larry "Bubba" Smith Jr. and sister, Ollie Mae Valentine.Entombment: Good Shepherd Mausoleum of Serene Memorial Gardens
June 2Judy St. Amant Thweatt, 55, of Gautier died June 2, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Woolmarket Cemetery
June 3

Bobby Joe Kelly, 66, of the Latimer Community, passed away June 3, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, John D. and Joyce Kelly, Jr.; a sister, Sue Delaney and a brother, Jimmy Dale Kelly.  

Crestlawn Cemetery
Deborah Lawana Lewis Lawrence, died June 3, 2009, born to the late Mr. Bennie Lewis, Sr. and the late Mrs. Eva Mae Lewis. She was a 1973 graduate of Moss Point High School where she graduated at the top of her class with highest distinction. She was preceded in death by one brother and sister, one nephew, Mr. Tony ``T. L.'' Lewis and one niece, Mrs Nikki Anderson-Nettles.Machpelah Cemetery
Sam Wilkins "Sonny" Vann Jr., 73, of Moss Point, passed away June 3, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. He was born in Eutaw, AL. After graduating from Moss Point High School, he attended Perkinston Junior College. Mr. Vann was owner of Vann Marine and Sporting Goods from 1959 thru 1981 and was presently the owner of The Gazebo in Moss Point. Preceded in death by his parents, Sam Wilkins and Ina Mae Vann; his sisters, Katherine Frances Evano and Carolyn Bodden; his brother-in-law, William T. Bodden and father-in-law, Carl Joseph EklundGriffin Cemetery
June 4

Charles Victor Hudson Jr., 90, of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon, TN, formerly of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away June 4, 2009. He was born and raised in Pascagoula, MS and spent most of his life in New Orleans before retiring to Ocean Springs. Private services were held in Tennessee.

Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City, TN
Miles Courtney Kimsey, 55, died June 4, 2009. Born in Pascagoula, MS, to the late Clodell Parker and Claude Raymond Kimsey, Sr. Services will be held in Pascagoula. 
Hazel Carraway Rogers, 81, a native of VanCleave, MS and a lifelong resident of Grand Bay, AL died June 4, 2009 in Covington, GA. She is survived by six children, 21 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren. Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens
Jun 5Jack Overton Colle, 93, passed away June 5, 2009. He was born March 24, 1916 to Capt. William Jacob and Laura Beauchamp Colle in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Greenwood Cemetery
Mable Claire Miller, 90, of Ocean Springs, MS died June 5, 2009. Service: Nativity BVM.  

Catherine Myer, 49, of Nashville, TN passed away at her home on June 5, 2009. Cate is preceded in death by her father, William Myer and her aunt, Lily Behl.

Serene Memorial Gardens
June 6

Grace Webb Boone, 91, of Ocean Springs died June 6, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Born in Atmore, AL. Preceded in death by her parents, Dan and Callie Boone; sister, Blanche Boone; brothers, Gordon D. Boone and Ralph Boone.

Pine Crest Cemetery Mobile, AL
June 7Mrs. Phyliss J. Hovatter, 58, passed away June 7, 2009 in Moss Point. She was born to the late Artie Ray Morris and Mecom Malloy Fisher. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Bubba Morris.Griffin Cemetery
David Charles Murphy, 61, of Grand Bay, AL passed away June 7, 2009 in Pascagoula. Born in Brighton, Michigan to the late Charles and Betty Hoffman Murphy. Preceded in death by his parents and son, Jackie Johnson. Biloxi National Cemetery
June 8

Mrs. Ruthie Mae "Mama Doll" Faggard, 79, of Wade, MS passed away June 8, 2009 in Lucedale, MS. She was born November 26, 1929 in Jackson County, MS. She retired as Deputy and Bailiff for Jackson County Sheriff's Department after 19 years service. Mrs. Faggard was preceded in death by her parents, Quitman and Gladys Cumbest and brother, Cleveland Cumbest.

Johnson Cemetery

Eugene Hawkins was born October 2, 1939 in Albany, Georgia, to the late Willie James and Mary Hawkins. Preceded in death by two sisters, Thelma and Mary Ann and five brothers, Joseph, Freddie, Rufus Charles, Willie James, and Ulysses.  Funeral service: Union Baptist Church, 1509 Dupont Ave, Pascagoula. (No DOD listed)

 
June 9

Aven Curtis Bilbo, Sr., 86, died June 9, 2009.  Born June 18, 1922, in Moss Point, son of Enis Bilbo and Virginia Fleming Bilbo.

Machpelah Cemetery
Truddie B. Harris, 74, died June 9, 2009 in Mobile, AL. Rocky Creek Cem.

Charles "Allen" Ladnier, 69, a native of Pascagoula and a resident of Grand Bay, AL died June 9, 2009 at his home.

Grand Bay Cemetery
June 10

Herbert F. Tscheulin, Jr., 76, died June 10, 2009 in Pascagoula. He was born June 19, 1932 In Annapolis, MD, the son of the late Ola M. Tscheulin and Herbert F. Tscheulin, Sr. He was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi and a son, Glenn. Memorial service: Loch Raven United Methodist Church, 6622 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore, MD.

  
June 11

Karen Rebecca Tillman Copeland, 41, a native of Pascagoula, MS, a resident of Grand Bay, AL, passed away June 11, 2009. Preceded in death by her sister, Elizabeth Renee Copeland and one brother, David Noel Copeland.

Serenity Memorial Gardens,Theodore,AL
Jeff Martin Lambert, 36, of Pascagoula died June 11, 2009.Machpelah Cemetery
Ted "Pontiac" Pattison, 83, of Ocean Springs, MS died June 11, 2009. Service: First Presbyterian Church.  
June 12

Mr. Everett Evander Salisbury, 83, of Mobile, AL, passed away June 12, 2009. Mr. Salisbury was born on January 19, 1926 in Gautier, MS. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, J.B. and Maude Guilotte Salisbury; his first wife, Helen Sloan Salisbury; his second wife, Mary Woodruff Salisbury; a sister, Delores Mire and 2 brothers, Joseph "Pete" Salisbury and Robert "Son" Salisbury. With Rev. Larry McVeay officiating.

Pinecrest Cemetery
June 13Zonie Marie Davis, 77, of Pascagoula passed away June 13, 2009 surrounded by her family. Born January 5, 1932 in West Point, MS to the late Belton and Elizabeth Duncan. Also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Norbert Davis; two grandchildren, Kimberly Kathleen Overby and Jim Avery; two brothers, Huey and James Duncan; two sisters, Beulah Ponder and Eula Ferguson.Jackson County Memorial Park

Althea Edwina "Rete" Murphy Flurry, 83, of Vancleave, MS passed away June 13, 2009; born June 17, 1925 in Vancleave. Preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Quinton Flurry; her parents, Thomas L. Murphy, Sr. and Lillie Murphy; three brothers, Thomas L. Murphy, Jr., Palmer Murphy and Omar Murphy; one sister, Maudree Tootle.

Vancleave Cemetery

Mary Ellen Gray, 85, died June 13, 2009, in Gautier. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Gray of Brandon, MS. Mary was a member of First Baptist Church of Jackson, MS for almost 60 years. She taught five-year old children for 51 years.

Lakewood Memorial Park
June 14

 

 
June 15

James Farr, 85, of Big Point, MS. passed away June 15, 2009 in Biloxi, MS.

   

Matthew Earl Wells, Sr. a native of Grand Bay, AL, and a resident of Pascagoula, MS died June 15, 2009.

Tait Cemetery, Grand Bay, AL

June 16

Mrs. Virginia Rivers Atwell Lyons, 87, of Kreole, MS died June 16, 2009 in Ocean Springs. She was born July 8, 1921 in Citronelle, AL to Nancy Sullivan Rivers Atwell and Dorsey Rivers.

W.R. Clark Memorial Cemetery, Forts Lake

June 17

Paul Jude Chighizola, Sr., 51, of Kiln, MS, passed away June 17, 2009, in Pascagoula, MS. Paul was a New Orleans, LA and formerly a New Orleans Policeman. Memorial Service: The Word of Faith Christian Fellowship Church, Waveland, MS.

  

Robert Alvin Evans, 54, of Helena, MS passed away June 17, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by his father, Alvin Andrew Evans; step-father, Sidney Boutwell; brother, Billy Ray Evans; sister, Betty Lou McNeely; nephew, Joseph Ray Evans; grandparents, Jeptha and Nora Dunn and Chester and Willie Mae Evans; and uncles, Tommy Dunn and Herbert Dunn.

The Family Cemetery, 10413 Saracenia Rd., Helena, MS

Helen Wood von Sprecken, 88, of Moss Point, MS passed away June 17, 2009 in Moss Point. Preceded in death by her son, Ted von Sprecken III and parents, Walter and Bessie Wood.

Westover Memorial Cemetery, Augusta, GA

June 18

Lee Edward Whitaker, 77, passed away June 18, 2009 in Moss Point, MS. Mr. Whitaker was bornto the late Leo and Bessie Whitaker in Hamburg, Arkansas. A Funeral Mass will be at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church.

Machpelah Cemetery

June 20

Annie Mae Rankins Chambers, 84, was born December 15, 1924 to William and Fannie Rankins in Burnt Corn, AL, died June 20, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Henry L. Chambers; her parents, William & Fannie Rankins; one son, Henry C. Chambers; one brother, William Rankins, Jr.; and one grandson, Graylon Joseph. She leaves seven daughters; one brother; nineteen grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren and relatives and friends. Services: Greater Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 1028 Denny Ave., Pascagoula.

Good Hope Cemetery

Billy Wayne Daniel, 73, of Mobile, AL died June 20, 2009. Bill was born in Ardmore, TN to the late Lofton and Elsie Carter. He was the owner of Coastal Funeral Home and Cremations, and Serene Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Moss Point-Escatawpa, MS. Also preceded in death by his wife of 27 years, Patricia Ann Daniel.

Daniel Family Mausoleum, Serene Memorial Gardens Cemetery

June 21

Zelra Andrew Lambert, 86, a resident of Pascagoula passed away June 21, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. He was born November 12, 1922 in Gloster, MS and was a native of Monticello, MS. Preceded in death by his son, Richard Andrew Lambert; granddaughter, Susan Short; parents, Rev. John Lambert and Anna Powell Lambert; one sister and three brothers, Vernell Deer, Wilson S. Lambert, Delmo Lambert and his twin brother, E. J. Lambert.

Jackson County Memorial

June 22

James Joseph Leist, MSGT Ret.,74, of Gautier, MS died June 22, 2009 in Moss Point. He was a Retired Master Sergeant Marine Corp veteran having served during Korean and Lebanon Conflict and Vietnam War. He was awarded the Silver Star for Bravery during the Vietnam War and served over 20 years for his county. Mr. Leist was active in Amateur Radio and longtime member of Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL). He was a key part of Jackson County Emergency Services communications network and Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS). He is preceded in death by his wife who died in 2004. Full Military Funeral with honors.

National Cemetery, Quantico Marine Corps Base, Quantico

June 23

Mr. Harvie Moore, 83, Moss Point, MS died June 23, 2009.

 
June 24

Services for Steve Alexander were held at John E. Stephens Chapel with the Revs. Shawn Holley, and John Stephens officiating. Mr. Alexander, 53, of Philadelphia, died Wednesday, June 24, 2008 at Neshoba General Hospital.

Sandtown Cemetery, Meridian, MS

Tom Johnson, Sr. 73, was born to the late George and Viola Johnson in Memelle, AL, died June 24, 2009.

Machpelah Cemetery

Mrs. Geraldine Coe Hamlett, 80, died June 24, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her husband, Archie Hamlett.

 
June 26

Charles Alex Fayard, 85, a native of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away June 26, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Fayard was the last survivor of eight children born to John and Marie Fayard.

Bellande Cemetery

June 27

Linda N. Coulter, 57, of Moss Point, MS passed away June 27, 2009 in Moss Point. Mrs. Coulter was born in Union, MS and was a life long resident of Jackson County. She was a member of Canaan Assembly of God where she was a Sunday School teacher, and involved in the women's ministry. Mrs. Coulter had also been on mission trips to Guatemala. She was preceded in death by her father, Stanley Black. Services for Mrs. Coulter will be at Canaan Assembly of God with Rev. Rodney Coleman officiating.

Serene Memorial Gardens

Annie Mae Richard Hebert, 84, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away June 27, 2009.

  
June 28

Mr. Philip Paul Dellenger, 85, of Biloxi, MS, passed away at his home June 28, 2009. Mr. Dellenger was
born April 19, 1924 in Biloxi.

Biloxi National Cemetery

Ms. Lirrel A. Graves, 84, of Three Rivers, MS passed June 28, 2009.

 
 

July 2009

 
July 1

Mr. Elmer J. "Checker" Baum, 95, of Pascagoula, MS passed away July 1, 2009. He was born December 20, 1913 in Slidell, LA. He graduated from Pascagoula High School in 1933.  Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Anne Antoinette Baum.

Magnolia Cemetery, Lucedale, George County, MS

Mazaree "Millender" Riley, 92, of Escatawpa, MS died July 1, 2009 at her home. She was born on September 10, 1916 to the late Mattie Millender. She was preceded in death by her husband, Deacon D. D. Riley and one daughter, Gladys Casey.

Good Hope Cemetery

Frederick Scott Winnett, 45, died July 1, 2009. Scott was the third son to William Harry and Shirley Mae Winnett in Pascagoula, MS. Memorial service: Sierra Grace Fellowship, 1260 Westley Lane, Auburn 95603 

Roger "Stormy" Yale, 52, of Vancleave, died July 1, 2009. Born in Fort Worth, TX,  to the late Ray and Claudia Stobaugh Yale. Also preceded in death by a brother, Mr. Gerald Thrash in 1998.

Vancleave Cemetery # 2
July 2

Nona Nee Tanner Barton, 76, of Jackson County, MS died July 2, 2009. She was a 1951 graduate of Moss Point High School and valedictorian of her class. The daughter of the late Mose & Addie Tanner, also preceded in death by her brothers, Otis Lemore 'Buster' Tanner and Aaron.

  

Mrs. Doris McInnis Knight, 89, passed away July 2, 2009 at her home in Ama, LA. Mrs. Knight was born March 15, 1920 in Leaksville, MS to the late William Linwood McInnis and Lois Breland McInnis. She was a Homemaker, Mother, and a Pastor's wife to her husband the late Rev. Stephen Knight. Together the Knight's pastored for 43 years.

Serene Memorial Gardens Park

Madisyn Scarlet Ball, infant, of Ocean Springs died July 7, 2009.

 

Dorothy Joy (Reed) Wixon, 80, of Pascagoula, died July 2, 2009, born April 13, 1929 in Mound, LA to the late William and Maude Reed. She was in a family of eleven siblings. She married I. A. Wixon, she lost her husband of 54 years two days before Katrina.

Machpelah Cemetery
July 3

Julius Dolze Broussard, 73, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Friday, July 3, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Broussard was born July 3, 1936 at Point Cadet in Biloxi, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Anna Broussard Landry and Lessaint Broussard; his stepfather, Alire Landry; sister, Ida Louviere; brothers, Paul Huey Spell, Henry Broussard and Maxie Broussard.

Biloxi City Cemetery

Toxie Hall Holmes, 93, of Pascagoula, MS passed away July 3, 2009 in Pascagoula. Mr. Holmes was born May 16, 1916 in Walthall County, MS to the late James and Rosie Holmes. He met and married Wilma “Tommie” Lee Boyd in November of 1938. Also was preceded in death by his son, Jimmie Dale Holmes in 1999; three brothers and six sisters.

Jackson County Memorial Park
July 4Nettie M. Arceneaux, born Jan. 28, 1932, went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2009.Memorial service: First Baptist of Windsor Park, Ocean Springs, MS.  

Hew Lawson Smith, 83, of Pascagoula, MS passed away July 4, 2009. Lawson was born the youngest of thirteen children to the late Thomas and Lula Smith in Childersburg, AL. He founded Lawson ‘s Hardware in 1969. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Jean (Pollard) Smith in 1988 after 39 years of marriage and eleven siblings.

  
July 5Jack Edward "Captain Jack" Kuespert, 61, of Gautier, died July 5, 2009 in Gautier, MS. Born in Queens, NY. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Ada (Isemann) Kuespert. Service: St. Pierre's Episcopal Church, 4412 Gautier-Vancleave Road.  
John A. (Sonny) Lee, 43, born in Pascagoula, MS, and a resident of Cape Coral, FL for 8 years A "Celebration of Life" service will be held at the Hope Hospice Chapel, 2430 Diplomat Parkway E, Cape Coral FL 33909. No DOD or Cemetery listed. 
Willie Charles Patterson, Jr., 57 of Pascagoula, MS passed away July 5, 2009 in Minneapolis, MN.  

Richard E. Lyons, 70, born in Pascagoula, passed away July 5, 2009 in Gulf Breeze, FL. Richard was a son of the late Darcy Lyons and Louise (Fletches) Lyons Davy of LA. Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church, 485 Boston Rd., Springfield, MA.

St. Michael's Cemetery
July 6

Miss Kennadi Michelle Bonds, age 1 year, 3 months, and 1 day; born in Mobile, AL. Passed away July 6, 2009, in Moss Point.

Serene Memorial Gardens
Melvin J. Miller, 83, passed away July 6, 2009, in Moss Point, MS. Mr. Miller was born on May 19, 1926, in Moss Point to Howard and Nettie Miller. He was formerly married to Bessie May Sutterfield from 1946 until her death in 1992. Also, preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Patsy Darlene Miller and his son, Randy Howard Miller. Melvin Jewel Miller served in the U.S. Army throughout the European theatre during World War II under General George S. Patton.

Union Cemetery

Thomas “Tommy” C. Milstead, 52, of Gautier, passed away July 6, 2009 in Moss Point. Preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Frances Milstead.

Pinecrest Cemetery

Sylvester Wells, 89, of Moss Point, MS, (Three Rivers Community), died July 6, 2009, born December 10, 1919 in Three Rivers, MS. He left Three Rivers at an early age and moved to Chicago, IL where he met and married Almetta Phillips. Four children were born from this union. Two of whom are deceased, Sylvester Wells (Little Syl) and Tyree Wells. Preceded in death by his parents, Viola Wells and Ollie Wells; six brothers, Sam Wells, Leon Wells, Bernard (Bull) Wells, Odell Wells, Ed Burney (Baby Ray) Wells, and Jerry D. Wells. Sylvester served in WWII from 1941-1945. Service: Davis Chapel Methodist Church, Three Rivers Community, Jackson County, MS.

   
July 7

Estes R. Doss ``Rusty', 93, formerly of Pascagoula, MS passed away July 7, 2009 in Grand Bay, AL. Mr. Doss was born April 4, 1916 in Mickey, TN to the late James and Anna Doss. He served as a paratrooper in WWII in the Army National Guard. He also worked as a stuntman in the entertainment industry. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Gentile Doss in 2006.

Serene Memorial Gardens
Mr. Alonzo Fuller, Sr. 85 of Moss Point, died July 7, 2009  
Michael "Mike" Franklin Held, 58, of Ocean Springs passed away July 7, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Held was born in Murphysboro, IL, raised in Biloxi, and was a long-time resident of Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by his father, Charles Franklin Held and step-father, Weber Wilson Price. Crestlawn Memorial Park
Christabel Kelly, born September 20, 1917 in Monroeville, AL, died July 7, 2009. She was the eighth child born to the late Lillie and Henry Dailey. Preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James F. Kelly, Sr. and seven siblings. Davis Chapel Cemetery, Three Rivers Community
Albert A. Marquart, 57, of Sarasota, FL, passed away July 7, 2009 in Moss Point, MS. 
July 8

Paula Denise Vassey, 52, of  ‘The Fly Away Bird Land Pet Shop’ in Gautier, MS died July 8, 2009 at her home. She was the beloved daughter of Joyce Tennison Speed of The Bargain Barn and Ace Speed.

   
July 9

Frank D. Trim Jr., 54, of Biloxi, MS, died July 9, 2009, in Biloxi. He was a native of Pascagoula, and had been a resident of Biloxi for the past 10 years. Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Lillie Trim.

 

Melinda (Riser) Wiley, 56, of Vancleave, MS died July 9, 2009 in Birmingham, AL. She was born to Jim and Delois. Preceded in death by her mother, Delois Riser.

Jackson County Memorial Park

July 10Mrs. Teressa Allene Ardoin, 85, passed away July 10, 2009 in Lucedale, MS. Born on March 22, 1924 in Hurley, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, Gavin Malcom Hamilton and Jewel Loraine Jones Hamilton; her husband of 49 yrs, Willie Ardoin; 2 sisters, Vera and Willadean; a great grand-daughter, Makayla King and a nephew, Dalton Ladnier. Funeral services: Dantzler Memorial 1st United Methodist Church, Moss Point, MS with the Rev. David Greer officiating.Hamilton Family Cemetery, Hurley

Destiny Sage Ates, 2 days old, of Moss Point, died July 10, 2009, in Gulfport, MS. Born on July 8, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS.

Johnson Cemetery

July 11

Helen M. Couch, 84, of Moss Point, passed away July 11, 2009 in Moss Point. Mrs. Couch was born November 14, 1924 in Kiln, MS. Mrs. Couch was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Moss Point for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Luke Pryor Couch and her parents, Alphonse and Lucy Necaise; sisters, Ruth Hill and Gladys McKay; brothers, Russell Necaise and Buford Necaise.

Evergreen Cemetery, Gulfport, MS

Mrs. Marianne Higginbotham, 79, of Ocean Springs, MS died July 11, 2009 in Ocean Springs. She was a native of Dorfen, Germany and moved to the states in 1955. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Higginbotham.Crestlawn Memorial Park
Donald Lee Loveless, 70, a resident of Grand Bay, AL died July 11, 2009 in Moss Point, MS. Don was born in Booneville, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Louise Loveless; wife, Dorothy and son David. Johnson Cemetery

Bertie Fulton Pierce, 85, of Ocean Springs, MS, born March 2, 1924, passed away July 11, 2009. Preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Lola Florence Fulton; brothers, Ollie and Harold "Charlie" Fulton; daughter, Gayle Pierce Hutson; and her first grandson, Arnie Pierce II.

 

Rev. James Clifton Seymour, 86, of the Latimer Community, MS, died July 11, 2009. Born November 2, 1922 in Latimer, MS. He was the last living sibling of 7 children born to Camille and Daisy Seymour. Preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Louise Page and Loraine Smith and brothers: Donald, Harold, Jeff and Floyd Seymour.

Jim Ramsay, Cutoff Road, Latimer, MS

July 12

Sarah Stokes Harris, 70, of Pascagoula, MS died July 12, 2009 in Pascagoula. She was born to Baylous Womack Stokes and Fannie Pearl Stokes and graduated from Pascagoula High School in 1957. Preceded in death by her parents; grandparents, Dr. Stova B. McIlwain and Fannie Olivia McIlwain; nephew, Brad Womack Stokes.

Machpelah Cemetery

Angela Peyreygne Villines, 33, of Ocean Springs, MS died July 12, 2009.   

Karen Bolton Wilson, 60, of Ocean Springs, MS died July 12, 2009 in Gautier. Preceded in death by her mother, Margaret McGregor Bolton and grandmother, Gertrude Soden McGregor.

Mass of Christian Burial, St. Alphonsus Catholic Church
July 13

Mrs. Annie Ophelia Simmons, 84, of Vancleave, MS died July 13, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Born on December 8, 1924. Preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Paul S. Simmons; father, Howard Owens; mother, Lillian (Calvin) Hessler; brothers, Milton Owens and Lealon Owens and a granddaughter, Paula Simmons.

D'Iberville Memorial Park
July 14

David Scott Dempsey, 54, of Gautier, MS; born April 27, 1955 in Grafton, WV, died July 14, 2009 in Gautier, MS.

Private Services.

Mrs. Scarlet Chambers Haynes, 68, of Moss Point, MS died July 14, 2009 at home. Born in Beatrice, AL. Preceded in death by her mother, Brunetta Cauley Chambers, her father, Henry Lee Chambers; step-mother, Annie Mae Chambers, brother, Henry Charles Chambers and nephew, Graylon Christopher Joseph.

Biloxi National Cemetery

July 15Paul Boea, Jr. passed away in Syracuse, NY, on July 15, 2009. Memorial services: St Peter the Apostle Parish Life Center, 4102 N. Market St. Pascagoula.  

Sid Thomas, 68, formerly of Pascagoula, died July 15, 2009. Preceded in death by his mother, Marie Thomas.  Service: Hattiesburg, MS. 

Roseland Park Cemetery
July 16Joyce A. Parker, 73, of Gautier passed away July 16, 2009. She was born August 28, 1935 in Sheffield, AL to C. J. Rutledge and Alice LaZesta Rutledge.

Jackson County Memorial Park

Mr. Elden Theodore “Butch” Powers Jr., 66, of Grand Bay, AL passed away July 16, 2009 in Mobile, AL. Born September 29, 1942 in Leland, MS to the late Elden and Edna Powers. Also preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Bosarge.

Jackson County Memorial Park

July 17Mrs. Charlotte Ann Cash, 76, of Ocean Springs, MS died July 17, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Cash was born in Birmingham, AL. Preceded in death by her husband, Thomas L. Cash.Biloxi National Cemetery
Albert Phillips, 49, of  Moss Point, MS died on July 17, 2009. Son of Mr. Lattimore and Lois Phillips. He was born in Moss Point, MS. Preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Orlean Phillips; Odessa Walker, L. C.  Anderson; sister, Theresa Phillips and brother, Eric D. Phillips. Sr.Bethlehem Cemetery, Lucedale, MS (Barton Community)
Terry Stephen McCormick, 51, of Vancleave, MS died July 17, 2009. He was born in Pascagoula. He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil McCormick, and his brother, Michael Scott McCormick. Service following in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. M L. McCormick officiating.Orange Grove Cemetery, Orange Grove

Mrs. Parthenia McLeod, 88, of Wade, MS passed away July 17, 2009. She was on born September 14, 1920 in LaGrange, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her parents, John T. Williams and Bessie M. Williams; her husband of 56 yrs., Baylos C. McLeod and 2 sisters, Opal Snyder and June Courtney.

Serene Memorial Gardens

Edith Howell Rice, passed away July 17, 2009 in Moss Point, MS. Born in Jackson, AL, but lived most of her life in Mobile, AL. She was a member of the Mobile Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She loved genealogy and did extensive research on the DAR Richards House. Peceded in death by her husband, Henry Willis Rice of Mobile, AL; a son-in-law, Brent Smith of Moss Point, MS; a sister, Eula Crow of Thomasville, AL and a brother, John Howell of Semmes, AL.

Mobile Memorial Gardens, Mobile, AL

July 18Derrell Alton Joseph Cook Sr., 78, of Ocean Springs, MS died July 18, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Cook, a native of New Orleans, LA, moved to Lafayette, LA, in 1950. Preceded in death by his parents, Albert Cook, Sr. and Augusta Tucker Cook; a brother and a sister.Hickory Grove Cemetery, Laurel, MS
Charlet dePicciotto, 57, of Moss Point, passed away July 18, 2009.  
Tenna Irene Kramer, 55, of Mobile, AL passed away July 18, 2009 in Moss Point, MS. Born in Shelton, Washington to the late Percy Tillman and Mary Jane Stamper. Private services.

Patricia Waltman, 65, of Big Point, MS passed away July 18, 2009 in Mobile, AL. She was born on January 14, 1944 in Laurel, MS. Preceded in death by her father, William Ivey; mother and stepfather, Laurie and Robert Hathcock; her brother, Ellis Earl Ivey and her father-in-law, Norwood Lambert.

Big Point Cemetery
July 20Mrs. Bertha Brodnax, 99, a resident of the Latimer Community, passed away July 20, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. Preceded in death by her husband, H. E. "Ed" Brodnax, Sr.; son, H. E. Brodnax, Jr.; infant daughter, Erma Brodnax. Parents, Henry and Agnes Deloney; brothers, Andy, H. W. and Alva Deloney.

Seymour/Deloney Cemetery, Latimer Community

Pearl E. Christy, 89, passed away July 20, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by her husband, Rev. John T. Christy; a daughter, Midge Ivey; a grandson, James Ivey; 4 brothers and 2 sisters.Coleman Cemetery, Hurley
Mary Ellen French Holloman, 55, of Moss Point, MS passed away July 20, 2009 in Moss Point. Born in Hattiesburg, MS. Preceded in death by her brother, James Leo French Jr.Griffin Cemetery
Mr. Jerome Nettles, 47, of Beatrice, AL died July 20, 2009.  

Gail Lynn Verseckes, 52, of Moss Point, MS, born May 4, 1953, passed away July 20, 2009. Preceded in death by her father, Kass Verseckes; brother, Mark Verseckes and nephew, Matthew Verseckes.
 
Randy Michael Wilson, 52, of Forts Lake, MS, passed away July 20, 2009. He was murdered by his nephew. Randy was born to the late Charles and Lora Bell Wilson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Charlie A. Wilson, Jr. A Celebration of Randy’s Life will take place at the Eastside Assembly of God Church, 7801 East Highway 90, in Moss Point, with Pastor Wendell Stork officiating.Orange Grove Cemetery
July 21

Margaret Mary (Irwin) Fagan, 72 of Gautier, MS died July 21, 2009. She was born in New York City, NY on October 8, 1936. Margie was the eldest of four siblings. She joined Lemuel D. Fagan in wedded bliss. She was the mother of three children and the grandmother of twenty grandchildren.

Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia

Humphrey Planer, the son of the late Willie Planer and Ella Stringfield Planer, born October 24, 1930 in Escatawpa, MS died July 21, 2009. Preceded in death by his father and mother, Willie & Ella Planer; his only sibling, Paul Planer and wife, Bertha Planer; first cousin, Julia Budro; and father and mother-in-law, Qunnie & Maybell Liddell.

Biloxi National Cemetery

Richard Vardaman Taylor, 67, of Moss Point, MS died July 21, 2009; born on April 4, 1942 in Moss Point to the late Nathan Earl Taylor and Frances Lane Massey. He was a 1961 graduate of Moss Point High School. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Marie Taylor; step-mother, Doris Taylor; step-father, A.S. Massey; sister, Doris Jean Cosgrove; and granddaughter, Cassandra L. Taylor.

Serene Memorial Gardens Cemetery
July 22

Matilda Elizabeth "Betty" Bradford Milsted, 95, died July 22, 2009. She was born in Ocean Springs to Frederick "Fred" Bradford and Letecia Carver Bradford in 1913. She was first president of the 1699 Historical Society, and a long time member of the Ocean Springs City Museum Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission. As a descendant of William Bradford, Governor of the Plymouth Colony, she was a member of the Mayflower Society. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph W. Milsted and two sisters, Vertalee Bradford Vancleave and Margaret Bradford Chasteen. Memorial: St. Paul UMC on Porter Ave, Ocean Springs.

  
Joshua Brandon Mitchell, age 7, of Pascagoula was born January 13, 2002 in Mobile, AL died July 22, 2009. Preceded in death by his two grandfather, Henry J. Mitchell and Bennie Johnson; great-grandmother, Juanita Tyler.Machpelah Cemetery

Mrs. De Veta E. Pierce, 80,of Wade, MS. passed away July 22, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Mrs. Pierce was born November 7, 1928 in Helena, MS, and was a member of Caswell Springs United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her father and mother, Jessi and Lucille Cox; husband, Herman Pierce; daughter, Kathy Pierce Thompson; grandchild, Brandy Ferguson; great-grandchild, Kye Nathaniel Stringfellow.

Caswell Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery
July 23

Leander Green, Jr., born Mar. 24, 1957, died July 23, 2009; born March 25, 1957 to the Leander Green Sr. and Bertha Green in Tylertown, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Leander, Sr. and Bertha Green; paternal grandparents, Ellis and Elma Green; maternal grandparents, Walter and Lillie Barnes; one sister, Elvie Green; an uncle, Willie Barnes and aunt, Thelma Williams.

Scranton Cemetery
July 24

Robert Russell Brown, 68, of Gautier passed away July 24, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. He was born in Everett, WA. Preceded in death by his brother, Tom Brown. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

 
July 25Mary Lois Bertrand, 82, of Gautier, died July 25, 2009. 

Craig Bradley, 50, of Moss Point, MS, died July 25, 2009.

 
Ms. Diane Turner Ford, 62, of Pensacola, FL, passed away in a car accident in Pascagoula, MS, on July, 25, 2009. Ms. Turner Ford was born to Pete and Lucille Turner on August 25, 1946, in Chalmette, LA.Sunset Cemetery, Richton, MS
Ronnie L. Hough, 54, of O.S. died Saturday July 25, 2009. 
Mrs. Eutaska (Southern) Tew, 73, passed away July 25, 2009 in Moss Point, MS. Mrs. Tew was born on January 26, 1936 in Booneville, MS. Preceded in death by her mother, Syble Spicer; her step-father, Robert Spicer; her father, Irvin Southern; her step-mother, Inez Southern; her husband of 37 yrs, Andrew R. Tew; her grandson, Anthony Wayne Tew Jr.; a granddaughter, Angela Tew Pierce and a great-grandson, Gavin Charlton.

Macphelah Cemetery

Mrs. Anita Fiendel Tootle, 57, of Ocean Springs, MS, died July 25, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Tootle was born in New Orleans, LA and had been a resident of the Coast since 1965. Mrs. Tootle was preceded in death by her parents, Richard P. and Maurine Pierce Fiendel and a brother, Wayne Paul Fiendel.

  
July 26Mrs. Sallie Webb Jones, 82, of Moss Point, passed away July 26, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. She was born January 12, 1927, in Sunflower, AL. Preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Mary Webb; husband, Matthew Jones; two sons, M. J. Crear and Charles Webb; eight brothers, David Webb, Frank Webb, Nelson Webb, Jimmie Webb, Percy Webb, Bernard Webb, Richard Webb and Oscar Foist; and three sisters, Vastie Terrell, Frankie Lee and Alice Webb.Good Hope Cemetery, Moss Point

John B. Whittington, 85, of Moss Point, MS passed away July 26, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, John T. and Lutitia Poole Whittington; his wife, Eula Waymick Whittington.

Serene Memorial Gardens

July 27

Mrs. Maxine Bond, 97, died July 27, 2009 in Greenville, MS. She was born June 5, 1912 in Gloster, MS, the oldest daughter of the late Rev. G.C. Seidenspinner and the late Frankie Toler Seidenspinner. She was a well known and respected educator for 35 years as a beloved English teacher in both the Moss Point and Pascagoula school systems. Mrs. Bond was a life-long member of the First Baptist Church of Moss Point. Preceded in death by her husband, G. L. Bond and her son George Bond. Also, two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Blades and Mrs. Claire S. McKellar and a brother, H.L. Seidenspinner.

Griffin Cemetery
Mrs. Rose Abbie Tait Goldsmith, born June 20, 1927, to the union of Reverend Dewitt Tait and Willie Stanton Tait in Burnt Corn, AL, died July 27, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Simmie Goldsmith; six brothers, Willie T. Tait, Harvey B. Tait, Robert E. Tait, Thomas Q. Tait, Charles D. Tait and James V. Tait; sister, Eloise Ford and sister-in-law, Flossie Tait. Services: Greater Antioch Missionary Baptist Church,1028 Denny Ave, Pasc. Bethany Baptist Church, Burnt Corn, AL
Mrs. Doris M. Ikerd Manuel, 94, of Nederland, TX died at her residence. Born the middle child of twelve on November 24, 1914 in Ocean Springs, MS to the late Lawrence Adolph and Eunice Alabama Ikerd Manuel; Alabama is the daugher of John Malachi Ikerd and Ellender Landrum. Lawrence Adolph Seymour is the son of John Seymour and Almina Miller. Doris' family included Elton, Carlton, Melvin, Horace, Gertrude, Robert, Wilfred, Beaumond, John, Floyd, and Antryle. She married a man named Manuel, but that was not her maiden name. She had been a resident of Nederland since 1988. Mrs. Manuel was raised on the Gulf Coast, where she met and married the love of her life George Louis Manuel on May 6, 1934. He preceded her in death on December 28, 1987, she was also preceded in death by all of her brother and sisters. Machpelah Cemetery

Terry Lynn Ziegler, 54, of Vancleave, MS died July 27, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. Preceded in death by her son, Toby Ziegler.

Crestlawn Memorial Park Cemetery

July 28

Ralph Owen Cumbest, 83, of Wade, passed away July 28, 2009 in Wade. He was born August 11, 1925 in Jackson County. Preceded in death by his wife, Chestine Cumbest; his parents, George and Bessie Cumbest and a brother, Benard Cumbest. He is survived by his five children, 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Family researcher: Brenda (Waltman) Knippers [email protected]

Caswell Springs Church Cemetery
Daniel L. Wigley, Sr., 70 of Pascagoula was born November 29, 1938 in New Orleans, LA. Passed away July 28, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Services: St. Paul United Methodist Church, Magnolia Street, Moss Point, MS.

Machpelah Cemetery

July 29

Ida Lee Hessbruegge, 80, of Ocean Springs, MS, died  July 29, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband, Horst Josef Hessbruegge and her son, Bobby Hessbruegge.

Biloxi National Cemetery

Frances Molero, 55, of Moss Point, passed away July 29, 2009, in Gulfport, MS. Preceaded in death by her sisters, June Cruz and Cindy Martin; her brother, Percy Adams, Jr. and her parents.

Rotten Bayou Cem., Gulfport, MS

July 30

Burlen Dunagan, a resident of Jackson County, MS passed away July 30, 2009. Born on December 29, 1927 in Campbell, Alabama to Kirby and Pearlie Knight Dunagan. Preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Warren Dunagan, his parents and a brother, Bertram Dunagan. Funeral services will be at Forts Lake Assembly of God Church.

Serene Gardens Cemetery
Mrs. Mary L. Hipp, 66, of Vancleave, MS passed away July 30, 2009 in Ocean Springs. 
Gary Lee Lambert, 30, of Ocean Springs, died July 30, 2009.  

Andrew J. Newman. Jr., 57, a native and lifelong resident of Pascagoula, died July 30, 2009. Preceded in death by wife, Benita Morgan Newman; his father, Andrew J. Newman, Sr. and father-in-law, Thomas Morgan.

Machpelah Cemetery

Wayne Redmond Sr., 68, of Big Point, MS., passed away July 30, 2009. Mr. Redmond was born in Jackson Co., MS on January 2, 1941. Preceded in death by his father and mother, Curtis E. and Thelma Wilson Redmond and his daughter, Deanna Redmond.

Serene Memorial Gardens
July 31Marshall Ross Dunn, 57, of Ocean Springs passed away suddenly in an automobile accident July 31, 2009 in Harrison County, MS. He was born in Hattiesburg to Lenard Clarence Dunn and Lydia Pearl McCarter Dunn. Preceded in death by his parents and loving wife of 26 years, Linda Nell Dunn. Funeral: Caswell Springs Methodist Church, Wade, MS. Caswell Springs Methodist Church Cemetery

Mr. Upton R. Gautier, 95, a lifelong resident of St. Martin, MS, died July 31, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Upton was born in Pas-cagoula. He was proud of his family's accomplishments and heritage, including his father captaining the boat that built the original beach along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Upton worked nearly all his life by the age of 10, he had a paper route delivering from The Point to the Buena Vista. He graduated from Biloxi High School in 1931, Salutatorian for his class while at the same time doing bookkeeping and clerical work. As a young man he then became the plant manager for Standard Oil Company. In 1948 he teamed up with brother-in-law Louis Fayard to create the Fayard & Gautier Contracting Company. Together they built more than 2000 homes from St. Martin to Biloxi, including homes in Fayard Place, Suburban Acres, Windsor Park, Cedar Grove, Gulf Hills as well as individual projects along Porter Avenue and surrounding the old Biloxi High School. In 1961 he established Bay Waterworks Inc., providing water services to the Cedar Grove area. In 1986 he went into semi-retirement, continuing to manage commercial real estate and work on smaller projects. Upton married his childhood sweetheart, Shirley C. Fayard in 1936. They were married 68 years, but were together for 74 years. Shirley passed in 2004. Upton was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley F. Gautier; parents, Adam and Mercee 'Inez Jane' Gautier; brothers, Fernando Gautier, Henry Gautier, Horace Gautier, Harry Gautier and Frank Gautier; sisters, Catheleene Gautier, Inez White, Virginia Gautier, Ruth Purdy, Mercee Gautier and Marguerite Moore.

Southern Memorial Cemetery, Biloxi, MS

Mrs. Mary Leverette, 57, of Irvington, AL died July 31, 2009. Born in Brewton, AL.

Davis Chapel Cemetery, Three Rivers, MS

Mrs. Geneva M. Rutledge Miller, 87, of Gautier died July 31, 2009 in Pascagoula. Born in Lamar County, MS. Preceded in death by her husband, Toxie Hall Miller, Sr; son, Nathaniel Miller; sisters, Catherine Miller and Mary Keller.Machpelah Cemetery

Ethel Mae Massey Reese, 67, passed away July 31, 2009 in Pascagoula. Born to Cleveland and Thelma Massey in Moss Point, MS. Preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Elijah, Joseph and Clinton Massey.

Fernland Cemetery, Grand Bay, AL

Craig Damon Bradley, 50, of Moss Point, MS, passed away July 25, 2009, in Pascagoula. Craig was born to the late Walter and Charlean Bradley. A Celebration of Craig's Life will take place at the Church on the Rock.

 
 

August 2009

 
Aug. 1

Rev. Kenna Byrd Sr., 80, passed away August 1, 2009 in Mobile, AL. He was born on March 26, 1929 in Biloxi, MS. Rev. Byrd was a United States Army veteran and a retired minister. Pastoring McAuthor Street Baptist Church and Parkway Baptist of Pascagoula before his retirement. Preceded in death by his parents, Cleo and Ruby Byrd; his son, Kenna Byrd Jr.; his daughter, Pamela Byrd Faggard and his sister, Jerry Myres.

Griffin Cemetery

Michael Ray Elkins, 50, of Helena, MS died August 1, 2009 in Mobile, Alabama. He died from complications due to an automobile accident on February 25, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, E. Van and Jessie Elkins.

Evergreen Cemetery, Helena

Clara Mae Favre, 86, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away August 1, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born in Evergreen, AL, lived in Bay St. Louis and was a member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church before moving to Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her husband, Chester Favre, Sr. and her parents, Jessie & Cora Nobles.

Garden of Memory Cemetery, Bay St. Louis, MS

Monell R. Leitz, 85, of Carrollton, KY, formerly of Ocean Springs, died August 1, 2009 in Carrollton. Mrs. Leitz was a native of Bude, MS and a longtime resident of the coast before moving to Carrollton, KY. Preceded in death by her husband, Albert B. Leitz; a daughter, Patricia Cox; her parents, Merdick and Mary Smith Burr; 4 brothers and 5 sisters.

Biloxi National Cemetery

Phillip Perkins, 78, died August 1, 2009 in Phoenix, AZ. Previously from Gautier, MS. 

 
Mr. Wayne Otis Richmond, 61, of Ocean Springs, MS died August 1, 2009 in Ocean Springs, after over ten years of living successfully with the disease. He was the son of Iris Eleuterius Richmond, deceased, and James Briley "J. B." Richmond.  
Aug. 2

William E. "Bill" Feidt, 64, of Pascagoula, MS passed away August 2, 2009 at his home.

 

William "Jack" Tyson, 74, of Moss Point, passed away August 2, 2009 in Moss Point. He was born April 9, 1935 in Choctaw Co., Alabama. Preceded in death by his daughter, Gloria Ann Brazell; his father, Charlie M. Tyson; his mother, Sadie Tyson Miller; his step-father, Raymond Miller; a brother, Thomas H. Tyson and two brother-in-laws; Jewel King and Johnnie Woods.

Serene Memorial Gardens

Mr. Edward Marcelle Stanley, 61, of Pascagoula, passed away August 2, 2009. He was born in Pascagoula. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hannibal C. and Bernadette Tate (Samella) Stanley, Sr.; daughter, Melody Lynn Stanley; brother, Hosie C. Stanley and sister, Anita I. Stanley Martin.St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Cemetery, Pascagoula

John Joseph Vitco, 88, of Gautier, MS died August 2, 2009. He was born August 23, 1920 in Clay County, West Virginia. Preceded in death by his parents, Steve John Vitco and Barbara Striek Vitco.

Biloxi National Cemetery

Aug. 3

Mrs. Wanda C. Albro, 67, of Pascagoula, died August 3, 2009 in Gautier, MS. She was born April 13, 1942 in Jackson County, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, George O. and Lunette Clark; a sister, Sherrie T. Clark and a son, Robert Delmas III.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Ora Lee Gasaway, 82, of Ocean Springs, MS, died August 8, 2009. Born October 3, 1926 in Grand Bay, Alabama to Roy and Essie Gasaway. Preceded in death by her parents; brother, Roy Vernon Gasaway; two sisters, Marie Whitehead and Maxine Porter.

Machpelah Cemetery

Donald P. "Dugie" Schaefer, 53, a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on August 3, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by his father, Don C. Schaefer and grandparents, Herman and Christine Lauf.

Biloxi National Cemetery
Glenn Simmons, 48, of St. Martin, passed away on Mon., Aug. 3, 2009, in St. Martin, MS. 
Mr. John Hamilton Webb, 79 of Moss Point, MS passed away August 3, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. He was born October 15, 1929 in Glen Cove, NY. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Amanda Webb; wife, Laura Virginia Webb; two daughters, Virginia S. Carragan and Linda S. Hamilton and a granddaugher, Laura. Funeral services in funeral home chapel with his grandson's-in-law officiating, Capt. Burl LaBattte and Capt. David Phelps.

Serene Memorial Gardens

Aug. 4

Peggy Renee Conover, 50, of Ocean Springs, died Aug. 4, 2009. Born in Jacksonville, NC. Preceded in death by her father, Ray Adams.

 
Mr. Ralph P. King, 81, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away August 4, 2009, at his home. Mr. King was born in Montgomery County, MS on July 5, 1928, and later lived in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Grady King, and Dorothy Hawkins King; and brother, James Sidney King.Biloxi National Cemetery

Mrs. Annie Sue (Belin) Seymour, 88, wife of the late Sewell Lawrence Seymour, died August 4, 2009, at her residence. Born in Moss Point she was the daughter of the late Richard Wheeler Belin and Nettie May Cirlot Belin. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Louis Antoine Belin and Thomas Cirlot Belin; and one sister, Madora "Dora" Ella Waites. Carlton Cemetery with Rev. Rodney Owens officiating. F. H. Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, Athens, GA.

Carlton Cemetery
Mrs. Odile Falgout Williams, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away August 4th, 2009. She was born March, 1921 in Berg, Louisiana. She married Henry Williams of Helena (deceased) in 1940.Serene Memorial Gardens
Aug. 5

Lt. Col. Joseph "Bud" Calhoun, 82, of Ocean Springs, died Aug. 5, 2009. Memorial Service: John Episcopal Church in Ocean Springs.

 

Mrs. Barbara Jean Booker, 78, a native of Meridian, MS and a long time resident of Moss Point, MS died August 5, 2009. She was born to the late James Bibbs and Mercede Crandle. Preceded in death by her parents and husband Mr. Elijah Booker. She leaves five daughters, eight sons; twenty-two grandchildren; sixty great-grandchildren.

Machpelah Cemetery

Steven Ray Doyle, 51, of Vancleave, died July 28 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS.

 
Aug. 6

Clydeene Smith Binion, 87, formerly of Pascagoula, died on August 6, 2009 in Tallulah, LA. Preceded in death by her husband, Dutch Binion; parents, Fred E. and Ola Smith; her sisters, Roslyn Reynolds and Billie Simmons.

Private Funeral Services
Aug. 7

Mark Prevost, 44, of Vancleave, died August 7, 2009, in Vancleave.

 
Aug. 8

Mrs. Joan Elizabeth Frenier Ferguson, 75, long time resident of Ocean Springs and Biloxi, died August 8, 2008, in Biloxi, MS. Born in Northampton, MA. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Laird Ferguson, sister, June Hall and brother, William Frenier, Jr.

 
Aug. 9

Henry Samuel Bullock, 89, died August 9, 2009, in Pascagoula, MS. He was born September 24, 1919, in Camden, New Jersey the son of William and Amanda (Hampton) Bullock. He married Marie (Murphy) Bullock on May 25, 1946. Also preceded in death by his wife Marie; his brother, William Bullock and his sister, Mary (Bullock) Todt.

Jackson County Memorial Park

Mrs. Anna Laura Tisdale, 78 of Moss Point, MS passed away Aug 9, 2009.

 
Aug. 10

Carl Burton, 73, passed away August 10, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Born in Henderson, KY, on September 15, 1935. Preceded in death by his parents, Grace Pereira and Carl Burton and a daughter, Melody A. Raab.

Serene Gardens
Mrs. Sarah Marjorie Simmons Faggard, 86, of Moss Point, died Aug. 10, 2009. Born July 26, 1923 in Louin, MS to the late Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Simmons. Griffin Cenetery

Robert Glynn Tatum, 53, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away August 10, 2009 in Gulfport, MS.

 
Aug. 11

Kenny Ray Manning, 44, of Escatawpa, MS. passed away August 11, 2009 in Birmingham, AL. He was born in Autauga, AL. Preceded in death by his father, James Manning and a brother, Bradford Manning.

Community of Christ Cemetery, Escatawpa
Aug. 12William Buford Ivey, 82, of Ocean Springs, MS, died August 12, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Ivey was born in Taylorsville, MS on November 25, 1926. Biloxi National Cemetery
Frank L. Thames, 63, born July 4, 1946 in Union, MS to the late Harvey and Eula Butler Thames. Also preceded in death by a brother, Simon Thames; two sisters, Icye Mae Gatewood and Fannie Mae Thames.

Scranton Cemetery

Aug. 13

Michele Lynn Passante, 37, of Moss Point, passed away Aug. 13, 2009. Preceded in death by her father, Anthony Passante. Memorial Service: St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church.

 

Vivian Prudence Williams Watts, passed away August 13, 2009 in Pascagoula. Vivian was the youngest of five girls born to Junius Willie Williams and Florence Elizabeth Willis Williams. Born on January 19, 1929 in Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Rosie Williams Malone, Marguerite Tyrus, and Alberta Buford. Visitation: The Greater Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 1028 Denny Avenue, Pascagoula.

 
Aug. 14Mrs. Maggie M. (Hancock) Creel Morgan, 79, a resident of Vancleave, and formerly of Richton, MS, died Aug. 14, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. Preceded in death by her husbands, Walter R. Creel and  Ernest L. Morgan; a son, Marvin E. Creel and her parents, Elishey and Maggie Belle Buckley Hancock. Buck Creek Cemetery, Richton, MS
Aug. 15Tina Lea Gavliniski, 52, of Ocean Springs died August 15, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. Preceded in death by her father, William John Gavliniski and her brother, Barry D. Gavliniski. Private services will be scheduled at a later date.  
Roy W. Harmon, Sr., 73, of Pascagoula, passed away August 15, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Born on September 6, 1935 in Humphrey County, MS. Preceded in death by his daughters, Pamela Bohanick and Evelyn Harmon; his father, Roy Spencer Harmon; mother, and step-father, Grace and Coleman Lindsey and his great grandchildren, William Prassenos, and Allie Prassenos. Serene Gardens Cemetery

Charles Edwin Pierce, 57, of Wade, MS passed away August 15, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. He was born in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his father, Elton D. Pierce; his brothers, Johnny Darwin Pierce, William Elton Pierce; his grandparents, Willie and Dora Green and Lyman and Lillian Pierce. Visitation: Wade Baptist Church with the funeral beginning at 12:00pm with Rev. Bill Bozeman officiating burial.

Johnson Cemetery
Aug. 16

Barney Lewis Mathis, Jr., 87, passed away August 16, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, Barney Lewis Mathis, Sr. and Mary S. Mathis and his first wife Norma Carter Mathis

 

Georgia N. Rosonet, 80, of Ocean Springs, died August 16, 2009 in Ocean Springs.

 
Aug. 17

Mr. Larry Goff, Sr., 71, a lifelong resident of Vancleave, MS, died August 17, 2009 in Biloxi, MS. Preceded in death by his wife, Linda Goff; parents, Ernest and Ruby Goff and a brother, Howard Lynn Goff.

Community of Christ Church Cemetery, Vancleave

Mrs. Grace Myeerah Fletcher, 88, died August 17, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded by her father, John G. Dunn; mother, Willie White Dunn; brother, Joseph D. Dunn and husband, T.R. "Buck" Fletcher. Grace was born in Moss Point, MS, graduated from Moss Point High School in 1936 and later married "Buck" Fletcher She owned and operated Kreole Grocery until the late 1970s.

Machpelah Cemetery

Mrs. Parry Lee McDonald, 85, of Wade, MS passed away August 17, 2009 in her home. She was born September 18, 1923 in Neshoba County, MS. Preceded in death by her husband, Bennie McDonald; infant son, Bennie McDonald, Jr.; her parents, Curtis and Annie Alexander; three brothers Cleo, Louis and Willard Alexander.Serene Memorial Gardens
Aug. 18

Mary Louise LeBlanc, 88, of Ocean Springs, died August 18, 2009 in Ocean Springs. She was the owner and operator of Flippers Harbor I and Flippers Harbor II Restaurants, Biloxi. Preceded in death by her husband, Leo Jesse LeBlanc; parents, Arthur K. Price and Victoria Rose Miller; grandson, Trooper Robert G. Smith of the Florida Highway Patrol;and son-in-law, Joseph Milazzo

Southern Memorial Park
Mrs. Cleo Simmons, 87, a lifelong resident of Moss Point, MS, born July 16, 1922 in Peterman, AL died August 18, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by her husband, Maney Simmons; her parents, Sam Booker and Mary Travis McNeil; one daughter; Mary Evelyn Young; two sisters and eight brothers. Jackson County Memorial Gardens
Patricia Ann "Sissy" Hayes Stone, passed away August 18, 2009 in Mobile, AL. Formerly a George County resident, she was the owner and creator of Seaman's Cove Restaurant in Escatawpa. Preceded in death by her son, Rodney Scott Stone; mother, Willie Jane Cochran; and father, Bernard Joseph Hayes. Private services. 
Joseph G. "Joe" Williams, 30, of St. Martin died August 18, 2009 in Jasper, AL.  
Aug. 19Mrs. Flora Nixon Gentry, 87, a resident of Gautier, MS for the past 53 years, died August 19, 2009 in Vancleave. She was born November 15, 1921 in Bessemer, AL. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Gentry, Sr. Antioch Church Cemetery, Vancleave
Christine Powell Louk, of Gautier, MS died August 19, 2009. She was born December 7, 1925 in Jones County, MS. Mrs. Louk taught school for 27 years and retired from the Pascagoula School District. Preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Rev. Robert Louk; her parents, Leroy and Lena Powell; brothers, Roy Powell, WH Powell and Elson Powell.Crestlawn Memorial Park

Eleanor Nevels, 82, of Ocean Springs, died Aug. 19, 2009.

 
Aug. 20

Mr. Raymond Clyde Lee, 73, of Ocean Springs, passed away August 20, 2009. Born on October 27, 1935 in Marks, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Ethel Lee. Service: Midway United Methodist Church.

 
Aug. 21Mr. Andrew Washington Biggs, age 103, passed on August 21, 2009. 

Nathan Alexander Hodge-Broxson, infant, passed away Aug. 20, 2009 in Mobile, AL. Preceded in death by his great grandparents, W.V. ``Buddy" Haney, Jack & Dorothy Broxson, Mr. and Mrs. W.I. Haney, Bessie & Edwin M. Lee and Terry & Phillip Hodge.

Machpelah Cemetery

Mrs. Lillie Bell Cooper, 84 of Moss Point died August 21, 2009.

 
Aug. 22Jack A. Coker, 75, a long time resident of Vancleave, passed away August 22, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. Born December 16, 1933 in Laurel, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Owen Coker of Laurel; his son, Bob E. Coker of Laurel.

Antioch Methodist Church Cemetery, Laurel, MS

Mr. Stanley Fabian Cox, Jr., 57, of Ocean Springs, MS, died August 22, 2009 in Ocean Springs. He was a former member of the Ocean Springs Fire Department and served six years in the Mississippi National Guard. Preceded in death by his father, Stanley F. Cox Sr. and a sister, Lisa Montgomery. 

Frank G. Hilt, 91, of Ocean Springs, died Aug. 23, 2009, in Ocean Springs, MS.

 
Aug. 23

Jacob Davis Guice, 93, died August 23, 2009, in Ocean Springs, MS. Born in Biloxi on October 18, 1915 to William Lee Guice and Lee Dicks Guice. Also preceded in death by his sister, Martha Guice Harrison; his brothers, William Lee Guice, Jr. and Steven L. Guice.

Biloxi City Cemetery
Aug. 24  
Aug. 25

Mrs. Necie Barnes, 66, of Hurley, MS, passed away August 25, 2009 at her residence. She was born in Laurel, MS to the late Lester and Irma Burns.

Serene Memorial Gardens

Norman Eugene Smith, 74, of the Lilly Orchard Community, died August 25, 2009 at home. He was born in Kerrville, TN to Rodney Smith and Rose Sawyer Smith Chapman. Preceded in death by his parents; his brother-in law, H.C. Baskin and his great granddaughter, Laura Duncan Ford.

Evergreen Cemetery
Aug. 28Mrs. Minnie Mae Hall Davis, 96, of Moss Point, MS passed away August 28, 2009; born April 29, 1913 in Simpson County, MS. Preceded in death by her mother and father, Martha Jane and Doc Hall; her husband of 61 yrs., Sampson Allen Davis Sr. and 2 sons, Romeo Davis and Joseph Benjamin (J. B.) Davis.Orange Grove Cemetery, East Jackson County

Manuel G. Powell, Sr., 68, anative of Lakeshore, Hancock County and a resident of Vancleave, MS died August 28, 2009 in Mobile, AL. Preceded in death by his wife, Caroline Windsor Powell.

Swetman Cemetery, D'Iberville, MS
Mrs. Renee Meyer, 54, passed away at her home in Pascagoula, MS, August 28, 2009. Preceded in death by her mother and father, Anna and Arthur Largilliere. Visitation at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church in Pascagoula with a funeral service. 
Aug. 29Ralph Kinne Hollister, Jr., 82, a lifelong of Pascagoula, died August 29, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. Born May 8, 1927 in Mobile, AL. Preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Kinne Hollister, Sr. and Hilda Marie Allen Hollister.Jackson County Memorial Park
Benjamin Carter Lillis, 31, of Wade, passed away August 29, 2009. Born in Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by his mother, Delmarie Carter Lillis; his father, Johnny Mack Lillis; his sister, Sunni Danyale Lillis; his grandmother, Dorothy Watkins and his grandfather, Mack Quinton Lillis. Johnson Cemetery

Helen Phippips McLeod, died on August 29, 2009. Born in Moss Point, MS on December 26, 1926. Preceded in death by her parents, L. R. and Forestine Phillips of Moss Point and her sister and brother-in-law, W. R. and Patsy Prouse and her brother, "Skippy" Phillips. Private burial services.

  
Aug. 30Norita M. King, 95, of St. Martin, died August 30, 2009 in Biloxi. Preceded in death by her husband, Van King; son, Buren King and 9 brothers and sisters.Bosarge Cemetery

Mary Ruth Lyons, 82, wife of Mack Lyons of Vancleave, MS, died Aug. 30, 2009 in Ocean Springs.

 
Aug. 31Robert Brakefield Jr., 68, of Gautier, MS, passed away August 31, 2009 in Gautier. 
Bobbie Jean Howell, 75, of Pascagoula, died Aug. 31, 2009 at her residence. Born January 27, 1934 in Gordo, AL and was raised in Philadelphia, MS. Preceded in death by her sister, Sarah Graham; brothers-in-law, Bobby Howell and Earl Edward Howell. Jackson County Memorial Park
Edward Lavon "Eddie" Mason, 60, of Orange Grove, East Jackson County, MS, passed away Aug. 31, 2009 in Orange Grove. Eddie managed Shingle Mill Landing. 

Mrs. Annie Mary Sullivan, 83, a native of Moss Point, MS and a resident of Prichard, AL died August 31, 2009.

Gethsemane Cem., Eight Mile, AL
 

September 2009

 
Sept. 1Bryson Charles Aplin, infant, of Pascagoula, died September 2, 2009 in Mobile, AL. Mass of the Angels will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Mike Kelleher as the celebrant.   

Mrs. Doris Jean (Thompson) Hooks, 76, born in Parks, AR., a resident of Gautier, MS died September 1, 2009. Preceded in death by her parents, Clifton R. and Bygie S. Thompson; husband, Marvin Denver Hooks; and son, Cecil Hooks. A memorial service will be held at Martin Bluff Baptist Church, Gautier.

 
Sept. 2Ms. Felecia Gaines, 45, a resident of Ocean Springs, died September 2, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. 
Beatrice Taylor, 82, a native of Arkansas, and a resident of Ocean Springs, died September 2, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her husband, Coy Taylor; son, Bobby Taylor, Sr.; parents, Russell and Mary Hooper Robinson; sister, Gladys Campbell; brother, R. F. Robinson and two grandsons, Bobby Taylor Jr. and Andrew M. Goodwin.Crestlawn Memorial Park

Johnny Lee Walsh Sr., 64, of Vancleave, MS passed away September 2, 2009, born in Newton, MS to John D. and Elaine Walsh. Preceded in death by a sister, Patsy Walsh.

 
Sept. 3

Dustin Lee Brown, 22, of Moss Point, MS, died September 3, 2009 as a result of a tragic traffic accident. Preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Havard and his paternal grandfather, Olester Brown.

 

Willard Earl Billington, 77, of Ocean Springs passed away September 3, 2009, in Gulfport, MS. Mr. Billington was born in St. Louis, MO to the late Willard Patrick and Flora O'Bannon Billington on September 25, 1931. Preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Florence Carleton, Hollie Billington, Esta Jackson, and Rolla P. Billington.

Floral Hills Cemetery

Sept. 4Baby Aaliyah Bernice Baggett, age 15 days, of Gautier, MS passed away September 4, 2009 in Ocean Springs. 
Russell Campbell, 58, of Pascagoula died September 4, 2009.  

Marietta Krebs Olsen, 87, a lifelong resident of Pascagoula passed away Sept. 4, 2009 in Pascagoula. She was born May 24, 1922 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her husband, Everette Olsen; parents, Sidione and Josephine Krebs; two brothers, Roy Krebs and Leo Krebs; five sisters, Lena Anderson, Rosie Colter, Bertie Woodward, Lillian Lago and Hilda Braneski.

Greenwood Cemetery

Thomas Wayne Tomlin "Tommy", 57, a native of Pascagoula, MS, died September 4, 2009. Preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Davis and grandparents Doy and Elma Davis. Services: Trinity Bible Church, 7313 Elder Ferry Rd., Pascagoula.

 

Rita J. Turner, 61, of Gautier, MS passed away Sept. 4, 2009. She was born in Laurel, MS.

 
Sept. 5Mrs. Maggie Mae Speed Tidmore, 80, of Vancleave, MS, formerly of Cleveland, AL, died Sept. 5, 2009. Preceded in death by her father, Andrew Speed and mother, Lorena Farr and husband, Robert Tidmore, Jr. Nectar Cemetery
Mrs. DeVeaux (Deedy) Walker Munro, 87, passed away September 5, 2009 at home in Ocean Springs, MS. Born in San Antonio, TX to the late Wilfred E. and Myrtle Wood Walker. In 1952, she opened Deedy's Dress Shop in Biloxi and later in Ocean Springs, Deedy's Famous Dress and Bridal Shop. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald Charles Munro; son, John Currie Munro and grandson, William Scott Baxter.Southern Memorial Park

John Engle Smith, 88, of Pascagoula passed away Sept. 5, 2009. Born Sept. 7, 1920 in Shuqualak, MS. He was a retired owner and operator of Smith’s Body Shop in Pascagoula.

Biloxi National Cemetery

Sept. 6   
Sept. 7Dean Edmund Kennedy, 51, of Pascagoula passed away Sept. 7, 2009 in Pascagoula. Born in Brookly, N. Y.Jackson County Memorial Park

Mrs. Ola Mae Herron Wooten Rogers, 77, a longtime resident of Ocean Springs, died September 7, 2009, in D'Iberville, MS. She was born in Sardis, MS to Louis & Octa Clark Herron. She owned and operated Ola's Snowballs. Preceded in death by her husbands, Joe Lee Wooten, Sr. & Johnny Rogers and her son, Foy L. Wooten.

Crestlawn Memorial Park

Sept. 8

Mrs. Emma Lou (Husband) Preston Knight, passed away September 8, 2009. She was the daughter of the late James and Geneva Husband. Preceded in her death by her husbands, Anthony Preston and Robert Knight; daughter, Emma Knight; granddaughter; Sharon David and friend Percy Brantley.

Scranton Cemetery

William Adams Schattgen, 89, of Pascagoula, died September 8, 2009 in Pascagoula. Born in Jerseyville, IL. Preceded in death by his parents, Harry Andrew and Alice Adams Schattgen and his sister, Betty DuRocher.

Biloxi National Cemetery
Sept. 9

Felicia Cassandra Gaines (Lisa), the only child of Charlotte and Albert Anderson. Preceded her in death were great-grandmother, Sarah Bethea; grandmother, Salmoe McKinnis; "stepfather" M. C. Jones, and Albert Anderson. Visitation: Macedonia Baptist Church, Ocean Springs. (no DOD listed)

Cedar Grove Cemetery, Vancleave
Sept.10

John Ferrer, 55, a resident of Pascagoula, MS passed away September 10, 2009 at his home in Flower Mound, Texas. Preceded in death by his parents, James F. (Jake) and Sallie Ferrer; sister Peggy (Emory) Thaxton and brother-in-law, William D. Blake.

Machpelah Cemetery
Sept.11

Teddy Wayne Scott, 48, of Ocean Springs, MS, died September 11, 2009, in Ocean Springs. He was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Kay Scott Bradford.

 
Sept 12Charles V. Hook, 83, of Coden, AL, died September 12, 2009 in Mobile, AL. Mr. Hook was a resident of Jackson County from 1963-2004 and was most recently a resident of Fowl River, AL. Preceded in death by two wives, Bernice Byrd Hook and Lola Kittrell Hook and his parents, Lester and Josephine Estrada Hook.Crestlawn Memorial Park

James (Seamus) Valentine Smith, 81, of Ocean Springs, passed away September 12, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Jim was a native of Dublin, Ireland, born May 19, 1928. He immigrated to the United States in 1950.

 
Sept.13Mrs. Linda Adams Bell, 57, of Ocean Springs, MS died September 13, 2009, in Ocean Springs; born in Tennessee, raised in Weir, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Gertrude Adams and two brothers, Michael Adams and John Adams. Memorial Service: First Baptist Church of Vancleave. 
Michael Dahl, 66, of Vancleave, MS died September 13, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by his parents, Freddie and Mary Dahl; a twin brother, James Dahl and grandson, Gerald Dahl III.Evergreen Cemetery
Jefferson D. “J.D.” Strom, Sr., 80, of Ocean Springs, MS died September 13, 2009 in Ocean Springs. He was born January 11, 1929 in Jacksonville, FL. Biloxi National Cemetery  

Glenda Lou Wilbanks, 64, of Gautier, MS passed away September 13, 2009 at home. Mrs. Wilbanks was born in Tishomingo County to the late Mr. and Mrs. Cutie Hicks. Preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Hicks and a brother, Scotty Hicks.

Vancleave Cemetery
Sept.14

Clyde Arnold Hester, 56, a native of Pascagoula, passed away Sept. 14, 2009 at his residence. Preceded in death by parents, James and Thelma Hester; two sisters and one brother, Louise Hester, Carol Jean Hester, and Gene Hester; nephew, Gerald Wayne Hester; two nieces, Melissa and Renee Hood.

Machpelah Cemetery

Wiley Ennis Kendrick, 76, of Moss Point, MS, passed away September 14, 2009 at his home. He was born August 2, 1933 in Robertsdale, AL to the late Calvin Veston and Rebecca Kemp Kendrick. He became owner of Kemp Hardware and Pas-Point Antique Mall until he retired in 1998. Preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Billie Childress Kendrick; sister, Wylene McCrory; brother, Calvin Kendrick Jr. and father-in-law, Maurice Tanner.

Memory Gardens, Fairhope, AL

William Ruspino, 89, of Ocean Springs, MS died Sept. 14, 2009 in Gulfport, MS.

 

William Martin, 28, of Pascagoula, MS passed on September 14, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by both grandparents, Alfred and Adelaide Martin, great grandmother, Annie Bell Edwards; two aunts and three uncles.

 
Sept.15

Blondine M. Grant, 76, died September 18, 2009.

 

Freddie Lyhugh Nerren, 74, of Escatawpa, MS, passed away September 15, 2009 in Pascagoula. Mr. Nerren was born in Memphis, TN. Preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Nerren; parents, Benjamin & Bessie Nerren and 3 siblings. Graveside services: East Union Baptist Church, Magnolia, MS.

 
Sept.16

John F. Martin, 84, of Ocean Springs, MS died September 16, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by his parents, Everett & Josephine Martin; two brothers, Bill & Charles Martin and two sisters, Geneva Richardson and Joy Dunow.

 
Sept.17Vernitte Wells Davis, 66, of Ocean Spring, MS, passed away September 17, 2009 in Ocean Springs. She was born in Moss Point. She was preceded in death by her parents, Orie and Nettie Wells. Serene Memorial Gardens

Delphine Caroline Gidersleeve Williams, passed away September 17, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. She was born in Pascagoula, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Herbert (Georgia L. Norvel) Gildersleeve, on January 16, 1928. Delphine attended Pascagoula Negro High School in Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lenro Williams, Sr.; brother, Richard A. Gildersleeve; granddaughter, Leenah K. Tatum; great-grandson, Adrian Kele Williams and great-granddaughter, Kihanna La'Miracle Jones.

Scranton Cemetery
Sept.18

Christopher "Chris" Driebergen, 16, of Vancleave, MS, died September 18, 2009 in Vancleave. Chris was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina.

Biloxi National Cemetery
Mrs. Charlotte Byrd Noble, 71, of Ocean Springs, MS, died September, 18, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Vera Miller Byrd and brothers, Oswald Byrd and Frank Byrd. Services: Belle Fountain Baptist Church. Belle Fountain Baptist Church Cemetery
Mary Lee Stevenson, 59, was a native of Fort Knox, KY, and resident of Moss Point, MS. And a former teacher of Ed Mayo Junior High School, 8th grade, died September 18, 2009.Machpelah Cemetery

Mrs. Rosita Sarmiento Stringfellow, 64, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away September 18, 2009 in Gulfport, MS. Mass of Christian Burial with Father Bernard Farrell officiating.

Biloxi National Cemetery
Sept.19   
Sept.20

Ramon G. Gutierrez, 79, a native of Biloxi and a resident of Ocean Springs, MS died September 20, 2009 at his home. He was the son of late Lee P. and Katherine Gutierrez. Preceded in death by his brothers, Lee "Pedro" Gutierrez Jr. and Henry "Duke" Gutierrez. Visitation: St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Jackson Ave, Ocean Springs with a service to follow.

 

Gregory C. Simmons, born June 27, 1956 in Pascagoula, MS to Louise Reed and Willie Allophone Simmons, died September 20, 2009 in D'Iberville, MS. Preceded in death his mother, Louise Reed Simmons; brothers, Jimmy L. Reed and Norman J. Simmons. Funeral service at the Antioch Baptist Church, Three Rivers, MS.

Serence Memorial Gardens
Sept.21

John C. Meskiman, 78, of Gautier, passed away September 21, 2009. Born in Seligman, AZ. Preceded in death by his wife Patsy Meskimen, his parents, John Meskimen and Mary Jeannero.

Jackson County Memorial Park

Sept.22Clark Bronson Atwood, 97, of Ocean Springs, died Sept. 22. Private services to be held at a later date in Watertown, CT. 
Rose Foster Cates, 62, died September 22, 2009 in Ocean Springs. 
Ellen Haney Currie, 62, a native of Pascagoula, MS, passed away September 22, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her parents, Skeezix and Ellen Haney and her father-in-law Ivan R. Currie Jr.Jackson County Memorial Park

Jerald Edward Tingle, 59, of Meridian, Lauderdale County, MS passed away September 22, 2009. Visitation: Eastside Assembly of God, Jackson County, MS.

Machpelah Cemetery
Sept.23

Mr. Bobbie Ray Thomas, 61, of Gautier, MS passed away September 23, 2009 at his home. Preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Bessie Mae Thomas. Memorial Service: First Baptist Church of East Central.

 
Sept.24

Nora Lavenia (Tully) Andrews, 64, of formally of Escatawpa, MS passed away September 24, 2009 in Leakesville, MS, born in Pascagoula. She worked as a deputy sheriff with the Jackson County Sheriff Department. Preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Nora Tully. She is survived by four children, eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Johnson Cemetery

Robert Earl Harrell, 67, of Helena, MS passed away Sept. 24, 2009 in Pascagoula; born in Liberty, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Obie and Victoria Burr Harrell and his brother Billy W. Harrell.

Serene Memorial Gardens

James "Skillet" Williams, 64, of Moss Point died Sept. 24 2007. Service: Shiloh Baptist Church, M. P.

Gabriel Cemetery

Sept.25

Angela Elmira Loper Kitchens, 47, a native of Pascagoula, a resident of Hurley, MS passed away September 25, 2009 in Mobile , AL. She was the owner of Savannah’s Florist in Grand Bay, AL. Preceded in death by her father, George Loper.

Serene Memorial Gardens

Daniel L. Wells, "Captain Dan", passed away September 25, 2009. He was born January 16, 1922 in Three Rivers, MS. He was the son of the late Honor and Vassie Wells. In 1937, Captain Dan was pinned as the first African American Deputy Sheriff of Jackson County, Mississippi. According to a reputable newspaper article, he is presumably the first black law officer in Mississippi and maybe the South. Simultaneously, Captain Dan worked for the International Paper Company and as a Deputy Sheriff for over 60 years. He is survived by his children; 30 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, Preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Marion Wells; daughters, Judy Anderson and Bessie Reynolds; granddaughters, Theresa Anderson and Lithia "Rose" Hobbs and brother, Dr. Lonnie L. Wells. Both funeral services for Grady and Capt. Dan will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday October 3, 2009 at Davis Chapel United Methodist Church in Three River, MS.

Davis Chapel Cemetery, Three Rivers, MS

Sept.26

Mrs. Fay W. Adams, 62, a resident of Ocean Springs, MS and native of Meridian, MS, died September 26, 2009, in Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by her father, Morris C. Williams of Meridian and Hattiesburg; her grandparents, Joseph S. and Lucille Camp Breyer and Frank W. Williams, Jr. of Meridian.

Crestlawn Memorial Park

Brandy Nicole (Jordan) Guillotte Jones, 28, of Moss Point, MS died on September 26, 2009. She was born in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her parents, Arlie and Janice Jordan.

Griffin Cemetery

Robert Joseph LoChiatto, 80, of Pascagoula, MS passed away September 26, 2009. He was born May 31, 1929 in Boston, MA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

 

Baby Shakti Neith Tucker passed away September 26, 2009. Shakti was the daughter of Derrick Tucker and Lakeyla Bates. 

 
Sept.27

Robert T. Curtis, Sr., 66, of Gautier, MS passed away September 27, 2009. He was born in Dawson, Georgia. Preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Doris Curtis.

Biloxi National Cemetery

Kevin Michael Reed, 24, of St. Martin, died Sunday, September 27, 2009.

 
Sept.28

Ray Petrick, 81, of Ocean Springs, died Sept. 28, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Petrick was a member of Christus Victor Lutheran Church in Ocean Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents, John J. and Mary Petrick.

Biloxi National Cemetery
Steve Poole, 56, of Orange Grove, E. Jackson County, MS passed away Sept. 28, 2009 in Pascagoula.
Preceded in death by his two brothers, Gerald Poole and Carl Poole.
Orange Grove Cem., East Jackson County

Kenneth Ray “Dickie” Todd, 65, of Gautier passed away September 28, 2009. Preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. E.J. Todd; parents, Bruce and Gladys Todd; two brothers, Charles Todd and Jerry Lee Todd. Graveside Service will be held at Big Creek Baptist Church in Laurel, MS.

Big Creek Baptist Church, Laurel, MS

Grady Wells entered into in rest on Monday September 28, 2009. Born in Three Rivers, MS, he was the son of Captain Dan Wells and the late Vivian Wells. Grady is survived by five sisters; six brothers.Both funeral services for Grady and Capt. Dan will be held on October 3, 2009 at Davis Chapel United Methodist Church in Three River, MS.

Davis Chapel Cemetery, Three Rivers, MS

Sept.29

Robert Joseph Kneib, 71, of Ocean Springs, MS, died September 29, 2009, in Ocean Springs.Mr. Kneib attended Daytona Beach Community College in Daytona, FL and was a former police officer there. He was preceded in death by his parents, Miranne Marshall and Elmer John Kneib. Memorial Services will be held at a later date.

 

Jacob Woods, 65, of Jackson County, MS died on Wednesday, September 29, 2009.

 
Sept.30

Mrs. Patricia Florence Drake, 71, of Ocean Springs, MS died September 30, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Drake was born in West Ham, London, England, and was a coast resident since 1966. Preceded in death by her parents, Lillian Ellen Benstead and William Albert Benstead and a grandson, Michael Anthony Drake.

Crestlawn Memorial Park

Robert Eugene Strickler of Hurley, MS, passed away at his home Sept. 30, 2009. Preceded in death by the late Elmer Strickler and Ethel Mae Lang and his sister, Wanda Irby.

Big Point Cemetery
 

October 2009

 
Oct. 1

Mrs. Annie Ruth Stallworth, formerly of Jackson County, Ms, died October 1, 2009 in Pensacola, FL. Funeral Services: The Greater Little Rock Church, Pensacola.

Holy Cross Cemetery
Oct. 2

Robert Gordon Cossey, 90, a native of Staten Island, NY, and a resident of Vancleave, MS died October 2, 2009, in Vancleave. Preceded in death by his wife Florence Murphy Cossey; parents, Edward and Georgiana Cossey. Services: Vancleave United Methodist Church, Vancleave.

 
Deborah Blythe Kibby, 52, of Helena passed away October 4, 2009. Private memorial service. 
Mrs. Margaret Dean Ethridge Lowell, 82, of Pascagoula, MS died Oct. 2, 2009 at her residence. Born May 31, 1927 in Caldwell County, KY to the late Waymon S. and Cora Lee Cash Ethridge. Preceded in death by a son, Fred Gardiner Lowell in May 1960. Princeton Memorial Gardens, Princeton, KY

John Peter Pouncey, 88, of Gautier, MS passed away October 2, 2009 at home. Born December 5, 1920 in Walthall County, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence A. and Grace Boyd Pouncey; sisters, Pauline Rogers and Willene Aultman.

Pinecrest Cemetery
Oct. 3Michele Devereaux Hardy, died October 3, 2009. Preceded in death by her father, Col. Ray Devereaux USAF ret’d, and her sister, Janine. Funeral services: First Presbyterian Church, Pascagoula, MS.  
Stephanie Michelle Jackson, passed away October 3, 2009. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Charlie and Rosetta Tate; two aunts, Rosemary Tate and Bobbie Jean Harville; cousin, Rodney JohnsonMachpelah Cemetery

Mrs. Jessica Williams King, 31, a native of Slidell, LA, and a resident of Ocean Springs, MS, died October 3, 2009 in Ocean Springs.

Crestlawn Memorial Park
Oct. 4

Deborah Blythe Kibby, 52, of Helena, MS passed away on October 4, 2009. Private memorial service.

 
Donald Christopher Leggett, 48, passed away October 4, 2009. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Donald and Lois Meister and his father-in-law, Carl "Chief" Clark, Sr. Crestlawn Memorial Park
Mrs. Edith Angeline (Prine) Owens, 83, of Ocean Springs, MS died October 4, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her husband, Floyd C. Owens and her parents, Theodore R. Prine and Ellon Prine. Pinecrest Cemetery, Mobile, AL
Mrs. Lorena (A. J.) Sharp, 81, of Vancleave, MS passed away October 4, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her parents, Hugo and Victoria Seal. Red Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery
Oct. 5Laura E. Cunningham, 57, originally from Moss Point, MS, passed away October 5, 2009 in Winterhaven, FL. Jackson County Memorial Park
Jermaine J. Kelly, 35, of Moss Point died Oct. 5, 2009. Services: First Christian Church, Moss Point.Summerville Methodist Cemetery
Deborah Blythe Kibby, 52, of Helena, MS died October 5, 2009. Private services. 

Stephanie Tate Jackson, 43, of Moss Point died October 6, 2009. Services: Meridian Street Baptist Church.

Machpelah Cemetery
Oct. 6Michael Shawn Butler, 56, of Escatawpa, MS passed away October 6, 2009 at home. Born in Clinton, Iowa to the late Joseph and Dessie Butler. Machpelah Cemetery
Mario Deon Boggan, 20, formally of Pascagoula, a resident of Long Beach, MS, died Oct. 6, 2009. Scranton Cemetery
Mr. Dale L. Holm, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away October 6, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Born on July 25, 1925, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Mr. Enoch Holm and Iva Stansbury Holm, both deceased. Mr. Holm was married to the late Etta Rose (Burt) Holm.  

Ms. Whitney Shelton, 17, of Moss Point died October 6, 2009.

 
Oct. 7

Mary Paula Meeks, 66, of Gautier, MS passed away October 7, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Born in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin to the late George and Alice Saindon.

 
Oct. 8Patsy Bandy, 66, of Ocean Springs, passed away October 8, 2009 in Ocean Springs. 
Mrs. Helen Lovett Hunter, 88, of Ocean Springs, MS died October 8, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her husband of thirty years, Worth Williamson and her husband of twenty years, Leo Hunter; two sons, Worth Williamson, Jr. and Bobby Williamson and a daughter, Martha Jean Williamson.Crestlawn Memorial Park
Mrs. Cynthia Jane (Lee) Long, 58, of Ocean Springs, MS, died October 8, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Doris Friedman Lee.

Biloxi National Cemetery

Mrs. T Merle S. Lott, 89, passed away October 8, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by her husband, Harvey L. Lott; her parents, Lewis Edward and Bessie Saucier; her brother, L.O. Saucier and wife Lula. Merle was born in Harrison County on September 20, 1920. Woodland Park Cemetery
James Alton Pylate, Jr., 71, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away October 8, 2009. Born in Biloxi, MS to the late Mr. and Mrs. James Alton Pylate, Sr. Preceded in death by his wife, Judith Halstead Pylate; father, James Alton Pylate, Sr.; mother, Juanita Pylate Easterling; step-father, Lamar Easterling; daughter, Penny Pylate Turner and sister, Gloria Pylate Garrett 
Oct. 9

Josephine "Jo" Pierson O'Brien Rountree, 69, of Ocean Springs, MS, died October 09, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph N. and Dorothy J. O'Brien and her brother, Seth Michael "Mickey" O'Brien. Memorial service: First Presbyterian Church of Ocean Springs.

 
Oct. 10Roderick Cox, of Vancleave, MS passed away October 10, 2009 in New Orleans, LA.  
Douglas Hall, 82, of Vancleave, MS, died October 10, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Born in Quitman, MS.  United Methodist Church Cemetery
Howard Moody, 69, of Moss Point died October 10, 2009. 
Tech Sergeant Alliane Parker, passed away October 10, 2009. Preceded in death by her father, Willard Fairley. Services: New Light Baptist Church, 5120 Burney Road, Vancleave, MS. 

Mrs. Gloria Mae (Bennett) Rice, 71, of Moss Point passed away in her home Oct 10, 2009. Born in Escatawpa, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Lillian Bennett and two sisters, Vivian Nye and Myrna Miles.

Ferrell Cemetery, Escatawpa
Oct. 11Paul Henry Busby Sr., 61 of Big Point, MS, passed away October 11, 2009 in Mobile, AL. Born in Jackson County, MS to the late Johnny Edward Busby and Velma Whittington Busby, and raised by the late Howard D. Brinkman.Coleman – Whittington Cemetery, Big Point

Mr. Oral Harper, 84, of Ocean Springsndied Oct. 11, 2009, in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his parents, Coy and Bessie Harper; three brothers, Roy, Bud and Dewey; a grandson, Ryan Kirby and great-grandson, Seth Kirby.

Crestlawn Memorial Park

Dolen Wade Littleton, of Gautier, MS passed away October 11, 2009 in Biloxi, MS.

 
Oct. 12Brenda Joyce Croker, 64, a resident of Houma, LA, and native of Pascagoula, MS, died on October 12, 2009. Preceded in death by parents, Virgil L. and Ruby A. Elliott Harper.  
Rev. Larry Wayne Dees, 58, of Big Point, MS passed away October 12, 2009 at his home. Born in Booneville, MS. Preceded by his father, Wallis Wayne Dees. Serene Memorial Gardens
Mrs. Doris Mae Ladnier Howard, 78, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away October 12, 2009. Preceded in death by her parents, Edward Eugene Ladnier and Ida Wilson Ladnier, husband, Frank A. Howard; two daughters, Linda A. Bond and Sandra H. Hummel; son, Ralph P. Howard; two brothers, Francis E. (Eddie) Ladnier and Dewey L. Ladnier and two sisters, Nora Ackerson and Louise Gay.Crestlawn Memorial Park
Elwood M. Graham, 89, of Ocean Springs, MS, formerly of Minneapolis, MN, died October 12, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, Maurice H. and Palma S. (Albertson) Graham; his twin brother, Maurice W. Graham and granddaughter, Lauren Leigh Hill.Biloxi National Cemetery

Linda Darnell Miller, a resident of Gautier, born in Pascagoula, MS, passed away Oct. 12, 2009. Preceded in death by her parents, Wilbon and Lucille Ledlow; her brothers; John and James Ledlow and her sister, Wilma Jean Ledlow. Memorial services will be held at Springhill Baptist Church, Ocean Springs, MS.

 
Oct. 13   
Oct. 14Margaret M. Able, 93, Ocean Springs, died October 14, 2009. Remains forwarded to Tuscaloosa, AL for services. 
Sonja Marie Brown, 50, of Helena, MS, passed away October 14, 2009 in Mobile.  

Mrs. Bernice (Green) Waltman McClenic, 78, of Wade passed away October 14, 2009, in Pascagoula. She was born November 9, 1930 in George County, MS. Preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" McClenic; her son Walter 'June Bug" Waltman Jr.; her parents, Willie and Dora Green and her brothers, Merle Green and Carl Green.

Johnson Cemetery

Elizabeth Ann Thompson, 50, of Lucedale, passed away October 14, 2009 in Ocean Springs. She was born February 22, 1959 in Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, Billy Ray and Mavis Marsie Mohon.

Martin-Mohon Cemetery, Ellisville
Oct. 15

Ann Noller Boykin, 85, of Gautier, MS died October 15, 2009 at home. Born May 25, 1924 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of the late George and Lillian Noller. Preceded in death by her husband.

 
Oct. 16

Gerry Conway Roberson "Mumsie," 83, passed away October 16, 2009. Born in Fort Deposit, AL on September 16, 1926. Preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Ora Mae Conway and sister, Mary Alice Williams. Memorial Service: Gautier Presbyterian Church.

 
Oct. 17

Paul Benjamin Smith, 92, passed away October 17, 2009, at his home in Gautier, MS. Born October 14, 1917 in Brooklyn, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Mamie Smith; his wife of 63yrs, Virginia Strickland Smith; 2 brothers, J.P. Maxwell Smith and James Michael Smith and a sister, Easter Dennis.

Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Brooklyn, MS
Oct. 18Hubert Lofton Cummins, 65, of Pascagoula died Oct. 18, 2009 in Pascagoula. Born in Shaw, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Dick Edimon Cummins and Ida Mae Lofton; a brother, Sherman Cummins and brother-in-law, Wildon Albert. Biloxi National Cemetery
Mrs. Virgie Hebert Logan, 86, of Ocean Springs, MS died October 18, 2009, in Ocean Springs; born in St. Louis, MO. Biloxi Nat. Cemetery
Mrs. Lannie Marie Simmons, 81, was a lifelong resident of Moss Point, passed away October 18, 2009 in Lithonia, GA. Funeral services: First Baptist Missionary Church., 1600 Main St., Moss Point.First Baptist Cemetery
Floyd Michael "Mike" Thrash, 52, of Moss Point, died October 18, 2009. Preceded in death by his father, James Floyd Thrash. 
Oct. 19Raymond Richard Bazer, 95, passed away Oct 19, 2009 in his home in Pascagoula, MS. Born February 10, 1914 in Panola County, TX. Preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Primrose Bazer; 3 brothers, A.P. Bazer, O.P. Bazer and Bryan Bazer and 2 sisters, Temple Olenik and Robbie Hughes.

Jackson County Memorial Park

Wayne Arnold Burney, born in Biloxi and resided in Vancleave, MS passed away Oct 19, 2009. Mr. Burney was one of seven children born to the late Mr. Cleophus "Red" and Annie Laura Burney. Preceded in death by his parents, maternal and paternal grandparents, two brothers, Lawrence Stanley Burney and Cleophus "Sonny" Burney and father-in-law Mr. Walter White Sr. 

Gene Paige, 58, of Jackson County, MS died October 19, 2009. Born in Mobile, AL. Preceded in death by his mother, Audrey Battiste Smith; his father, H. Edward Paige; maternal grandparents, Ed & Annie Battiste and paternal grandparents, Willy E. & Norene Benson Paige.
Pinecrest Cemetery
Oct. 20Timothy Guy Smith Jr., 41, born in Pascagoula, a redident of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away October 20, 2009. Preceded in death by his father, Timothy Guy Smith; his brother Brandon Lee Smith; his grandfather, Hugh T. Smith and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Gulley Jr. Greenwood Cemetery

Mr. Sampson Kirkland, born in Moss Point, MS, died Oct. 20, 2009. Preceded in death by his father, Herman Kirkland; brother, K. C. Kirkland; nephew, James Coleman, Jr.; brother-in-law, James Coleman, Sr. and former wife, Mary Kirkland.

First Baptist Cemetery

Mrs. Susan Ornstein Kleinsasser, 38, a resident of Ocean Springs, MS, and Dubai, UAE, and raised in Philadelphia, PA, passed away October 20, 2009.

Southern Memorial Park, Biloxi, MS

Oct. 21Dolores Capraro Engel, 90, of Pascagoula, MS passed away October 21, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. She was born October 25, 1918, in Shawano, Wisconsin to the late Paul and Antonette Capraro. Also preceded in death by her husband, John Engel and a daughter, JoAnn Sutherland. Jackson County Memorial Park
Dennis Leon Fagan (Dent), 60, passed away October 21, 2009. He was the ninth child of the late Wilson and Celestine Fagan. Preceded in death by both his parents, two brothers and one sister. Service: First Missionary Baptist Church, 4600 Main Street Moss Point, MS 
Oneil Joseph Lasseigne, 50, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away October 21, 2009. Preceded in death by his father, Oneil J, Lasseigne, Sr., mother, Juanita Gibson and brothers, Henry and Rodney Lasseigne. 
William E. “Captain Sonny” Parnell Jr., 77, of Moss Point, MS died October 21, 2009 in a local hospital. Born in Jacksonville, FL to the late William E. and Amy Casey Parnell, he had been a resident of Moss Point since 1989. Preceded in death by one son, Donald “Starr” Parnell in 1992. Griffin Cemetery

Harvey B. Noll Jr., 73, of Moss Point, MS died October 21, 2009, at his residence. Born in Pennsylvania. Preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Josephine Noll and his daughter Lisa Fowler. His wishes were that he be cremated with private services.

 
Oct. 22Glenita Edgar Russell Bodden, 68, of Moss Point, MS passed away October 22, 2009 at her home. Nita was born to the late Glenn T. and Opal Edgar in Port Arthur, TX. Preceded in death by her former husband, Marvin Russell. Greenlawn Memorial, Groves, TX
Mrs. Mechelle Louise Maples Pace, 29, of Lucedale, George County, MS passed away October 22, 2009 at her home. Born in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her brother, Edward Daniel Maples; grandfathers, Harold Poole and Warren Maples and her grandmother Earlene Capers. Funeral Service: Grand Bay Church of God, Grand Bay, AL, with Rev. Alton Stokes officiating.Orange Grove Cemetery
William Rivera, Jr., 73, of Ocean Springs, MS died October 22, 2009.  

Howard W. Robinson, 64 of Pascagoula, MS passed away October 22, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his parents, John C. Robinson, Sr. and Dorothy M. Robinson; his grandparents, Samuel and Elizabeth Robinson.

Gabriel Cemetery
Oct. 23Commander Stephen R. Edson, Jr., born in Medford, Mass. February 24, 1927, died October 23, 2009, in Gautier, MS. Preceded in death by his daughter, Kathleen Edson of Richmond, VA., his granddaughter, Nicole Edson of Norfold, VA., his parents, Vice Admiral and Mrs. Stephen R. Edson of Chevy Chase, Maryland and his brother, James F. Edson of Kensington, Maryland.Biloxi National Cemetery
Ms. Realean Maxwell, 63, of Moss Point died Oct. 23, 2009. Services: First Baptist Church, Moss Point. First Baptist Cem.
Mr. Charles Powell, 70, of Moss Point passed away October 23, 2009 at his residence. Preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Lillie Mae Powell; one brother, James Edward Powell; three grandchildren, Keelan Powell, Crishna Powell and Christiana Powell. Scranton Cemetery

Mrs. Ruth C. Prosser, 84, of Pascagoula, passed away October 23, 2009 in Pascagoula

 
Oct. 24  
Oct. 25Jonathan D. Champiomont, 25, of Ocean Springs, MS, died October 25, 2009 in Ocean Springs.Crestlawn Mem. Park
Pearl Doering, 70, of Vancleave, passed away October 25, 2009 in Ocean Springs.  
Muriel Vinette "Nita" Williams Hamilton passed away October 25, 2009 in Pascagoula. Odd Fellow Cem., Mobile Co., AL
Richard Thomas Lawrence, 68, a native of Pascagoula, passed away October 25, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his parents, John Matthew Lawrence and Lillian M. Lawrence; his brothers, John Lawrence Jr. and Michael G. Lawrence. Richard served in the Mississippi State National Guard. For the last 15 years was known as "The Tax Man" to Jackson County businesses and residents. Family graveside services are planned for the future. 
Ramona T. Bosarge Smith, 76, of Moss Point, MS passed away October 25, 2009 in Mobile, AL. She was born in McIntosh, AL. Preceded in death by her husband, Claude A. Smith; parents, Ceolia Taylor and Lida Pierce Taylor; brothers, Lloyd Henry Taylor and Louis Edward Taylor and sister ,Annie Lee Wynn. Springhill Memorial Gardens, Mobile, AL

Douglas Fred Weeks, 68, of Gautier, died October 25, 2009.

Biloxi Nat. Cemetery

Jesse James Wolfe Jr., 82, of Gautier, MS passed away October 25, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Born in Horn Lake, MS. Preceded in death by his wife, Courtney "Cookie" Wolfe and his father, Jesse James Wolfe Sr.

Machpelah Cemetery
Oct. 26Mr. Otto Crawford, Jr., died October 26, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceding him in death were his parents, Otto Crawford, Sr. and Mittie Bradley Crawford; his brothers, Clifton Crawford and London D. Crawford and brother-in-law, William Nettles. Machpelah Cemetery
William L. Furlow, 65, of Ocean Springs, MS, died October 26, 2009, in Ocean Springs.  

Patricia Holifield, 57, of Agricola, George County, MS passed away Oct. 26, 2009. Preceded in death by her mother, Lois C. King.

Serene Memorial Gardens
Oct. 27Benjamin S. Balinski, Jr., 81, of Ocean Springs, MS, died October 27, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by his wife June Balinski, his parents, Benjamin and Lillian Balinski, Sr. and a brother Henry Balinski. 
William Lee Herron, born in VA, a resident of Pascagoula, passed away October 27, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. 
Mrs. Annette McInnis, 59, of Moss Point died October 27, 2009. 
Willie C. Pollack, Sr., died October 27, 2009 in Pascagoula. Born to the late Mary L. Kirkland and Dan C. Pollack. Evergreen Cemetery

Richard Ray Porter, 55, of Moss Point, MS, died October 27, 2009. Born in Bowling Green, KY. Preceded in death by his mother, Myrtle Wayne; brother, Clarence “Buddy” Porter Jr. and granddaughter, Makienze White.

 
Oct. 28Mr. Mark Anthony Andaluz, 36, of Moss Point, passed away October 28, 2009 in Moss Point. 

Robert Carl Ory Jr., 66, born and raised in Jackson County, MS, died October 28, 2009 in Jackson, MS. Funeral services: Immanuel Baptist Church, 6949 Hwy 61 South, Vicksburg, MS.

Griffin Cemetery
Oct. 29

Mr. Otto Crawford, Jr., passed away October 29, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Born in Buena Vista, AL. Preceding him in death were his parents, Otto Crawford, Sr. and Mittie Bradley Crawford; his brothers, Clifton Crawford and London D. Crawford and brother-in-law, William Nettles.

Machpelah Cemetery

Sandra Harmon Ely, 50, of Moss Point, MS, passed away October 29, 2009 in Pascagoula.

Machpelah Cemetery
Oct. 30

Mrs. Lois Ann Morano, 88, of Ocean Springs, MS, died October 30, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul A. Morano, Sr., and parents, Charles F. and Noelie Fredrick Simons.

Evergreen Cemetery
Oct. 31

Charles P. "Tex" Coleman, 69, passed away October 31, 2009 in Moss Point, MS. He was born in San Antonio, TX. Preceded in death by a daughter, Candace Ann; a son, Casey Lynn and his mother, Peggy Wilkerson.

Jackson County Memorial Park

Margie Marie Simmons, 84, of Pascagoula passed away Oct. 31, 2009. Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Hardy Coker and Leona Madison Coker; brothers, Thomas Burnell & Mitchell Arlyn Coker; sister Margaret Coker Lee.

Jackson County Memorial Park
 

November 2009

 
Nov. 1JoAnn Ballard, 50, of Ocean Springs, died November 1, 2009. No services.

Barbara "B. J." Hale, 62, of Pascagoula passed away November 1, 2009, in Pascagoula. B.J. was born in Hempstead, NY. Preceded in death by her husband, James Lee Hale and her parents, James and Mary O’Shaughnessy.

Private services.

Sarah Robinson, 43, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2009 in Ocean Springs.

 
Nov. 2Mrs. Helen Mae Dubuisson, 66, of Ocean Springs, MS died November 2, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, Albert Dubuisson, parents,, Jack Melvin Martin and Margaret Helen Bunn Martin and brothers, Jack Martin, Kenneth Martin and Patrick Martin. Memorial Mass: St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 4900 Riley Rd., Ocean Springs. 

Georgia Mae Steele, 67, of Moss Point, MS passed away November 2, 2009 at home. Born in Epes, AL.

Scranton Cemetery
Nov. 3Charles H. "Chuck" Blocher, 81, of Ocean Springs, MS, died November 3, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles H. Blocher, Sr. and Ruth Blocher; his brother and sister-in-law, John Woodward Blocher and Joan Blocher; son, Charles H. Blocher, III; mother-in-law, Kathleen Schwartz and son-in-law Robert E. Cote. Southern Memorial Park Cemetery, Biloxi
Leslie D. Bosarge, a native and resident of Pascagoula, MS passed away November 3, 2009 in Grand Bay, AL.
Preceded in death by parents, Morris Roy (Jody) Bosarge and Daisy Williams Bosarge and siblings, Roy Bosarge, Jr. and Elizabeth (Betty) Hines.
Grand Bay Cemetery, Grand Bay, AL 
Nov. 4

Virginia Sue Jacobson Barton, 84, of Gautier, MS passed away November 4, 2009 in Pascagoula. She was born to Robert Julius and Virginia Gee Hall on February 3, 1925 in Leake County, MS. She married Carl Lindinger Jacobson (now deceased) in 1948. She was a fifty year member of "Daughters of the American Revolution" where she served two years on the State Board. In 1981 she married, Raymond Alan Barton (now deceased). Memorial Service will be at St Pierre's Episcopal Church, Gautier.

 

Cynthia Bloxton, a native of Vancleve, MS and a resident of Mobile, AL, died November 4, 2009. Preceded in death by her parents, sister, one son, Jerry Bloxton and brother, James Burney.

 Whispering Pines Cemetery, AL

Mrs. Virgie Lee Farmer, 95, of Pascagoula, died Nov. 4, 2009. Born August 17, 1914 in Hancock County, MS. She was well known for her restaurant as 'Mrs. Farmer's Place to Eat' on Bienville Avenue in Pascagoula from 1954 until 1996. Preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and three sisters; husband, William F. Farmer, Sr; two grandchildren, David and Renee Farmer. She is survived by two sons and two daughters; 18 Grandchildren, 47 Great-Grandchildren, 1 Great-Great-Grandson.

Palestine Cemetery Picayune, MS

Lyman Jack Hamilton, Sr.,66, born in Jackson County, MS, a resident of Cumbest Bluff, MS passed away Nov. 4, 2009. Preceded in death by his father, Malcolm Hamilton and two grandchildren, Leslie and Laura Hamilton.

Caswell Springs Cemetery

Mrs. Winfred Louise Duke Rogers, 97, born August 18, 1912, died November 4, 2009. A native of Lucedale, she had been a resident of Moss Point, MS since 1927. Predeceased in death by he husband, Joseph Marion Rogers; three sons, Lewis Lee Rogers, Marion Alvin Rogers, and James Michael Rogers.

Machpelah Cemetery
Nov. 5Carl Rudolph DeAngelo, Sr., 82, a lifelong resident, passed away November 5, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Mr. DeAngelo was born on January 22, 1927 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his parents, Mamie and John Gentile; four brothers, George DeAngelo Jr., Earl DeAngelo, Lewis DeAngelo and Harold DeAngelo; three sisters, Mrs. J. E. (Rita) Krebs, Janice Gentile and Mary DeAngelo Brincat. Machpelah Cemetery 
Robert (Buck) Leflore, 69, born in Brandon, MS, passed away November 5, 2009. He was a member of Trinity Bible Church in Escatawpa, Ms. Preceded in death by his parent,s W. W. and Mildred Harper Leflore; his brother Ronnie D. Leflore; his sister, Robin Scruggs and brother-in-law, Michael Randall.Rawson Family Cemetery, Russell, MS

Mrs. Pamela Jayne Maloch Moore, 59, of Vancleave, MS, passed away November 5, 2009 in Biloxi, MS. Mrs. Moore was born in Lubbock, Texas. She was preceded in death by her father, William W. Maloch.

DFW National Cem., Grand Prairie, TX

Nov. 6Jennie Hamilton, 70, of Escatawpa, MS, passed away November 6, 2009 at home. Preceded in death her mother and father Josie and Horace Ellington; her sister, Margie Ellington and her granddaughter, Cynthia England.Serene Gardens Cemetery
Cedric Howard “Rick” Heflin Jr. 57, of Moss Point, passed away November 6, 2009 in Pascagoula. Born to Ruth and Cedric H. Heflin Sr. in Louisiana. Preceded in death by his parents, Cedric H. Heflin Sr. and Ruth Greene and a grandchild, Brittney Heflin. Machpelah Cemetery
Mrs. Emily Sarah Foster, 100, passed away Nov 6, 2009 in Lucedale, MS. Born on May 14, 1909 in Jackson County, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, James Monroe Finch and Mary Hilton Finch; her husband, James Henry Foster; one son, Preston Monroe Foster and many brothers and sisters of which she was the last survivor. Jackson County Memorial Park
Wallace "Wayne" Randolph, 67, of Vancleave, died November 6, 2009, in Vancleave. Mr. Randolph was born in Belmont, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Sherman C. and Vaudie McRae Randolph and brother, Sidney B. Randolph. Visitation at Ft. Bayou Baptist Church. Funeral Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church.Seymour Cemetery

Eduard Van Thiel, 80, of Ocean Springs, died November 6, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. 

Biloxi Nat. Cemetery
Nov. 7

David Eugene Allen, 48, of Pascagoula, MS passed away November 7, 2009. David was born in Escatawpa to John Harvey Allen and Julia Irene (Ryals) Allen McCool. Preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Allen; his step-father, Joseph (Cotton) McCool and grandmother, Nevels Ryals all of Pascagoula.

Machpelah Cemetery
Daniel Lee Bolton, 31, born in Pascagoula, MS, a resident of Vancleave, passed away Nov. 7, 2009 in Vancleave. 

Mrs. Harlene Moak Pittman Rubino, 72, of Hurley, MS passed away November 7, 2009 in Mobile, AL. Mrs. Rubino was born December 23, 1936 in Moss Point. Preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur Grant and Annie Dickerson Moak; a brother, Edward Grant Moak; a son, Thomas Carl Rubino Jr. and mother-in-law, Olga Rubino.

Magnolia Springs Cemetery Hurley
Nov. 8James Lavelle Ballinger, 82, of the Three Rivers Community, MS, passed away November 8, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Mr. Ballinger was born March 7, 1927 in Neshoba County, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Mose Ballinger and Josephine (Milling) Ballinger; sister, Thyra (Doris) Williams, his wife Martha Francis (Boler) Ballinger; two sons Freddy Allen Ballinger and Tommy Joe Ballinger and step-son, Douglas Goff. Neshoba Baptist Church Cemetery
Martha Elaine (Creel) Clark, 64, Ocean Springs, MS, died November 8, 2009. Martha was born on February 15, 1945, in Mobile, AL. Preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Elizabeth Creel; Greatfather, George Barney Creel, 3 Jul 1881 to c1926. greatmother, uncertain - Irene Frances? Blackwell?, 9 Nov 1885 to Apr 1979.
Great-grandfather John Wesley Creel, Jr., 8 Aug 1850 to 1925. Great-grandmother was Margaret Elizabeth Parker, c1847 to aft1920 [source: Dan Creel]; and Martha's sister Diana Creel Hill. It was Martha's wishes that she be cremated with private services.
 
Elsie Chavers Robinson, 87, of Gautier, MS passed away at her home November 8, 2009. Mrs. Robinson was born March 1, 1922 in Fruitland Park, MS to the late William and Nettie Chavers. Preceded in death by her husband, David B. Robinson in 1999 and three sisters, Clara Curtiss and Mary and Elizabeth Chavers. Biloxi National Cemetery

Herman B. Robinson, 73, passed away November 8, 2009. He was born February 20, 1936 to the late Will P. Robison and Elouise Bickham in Moss Point, MS. Mr. Robinson graduated from Magnolia High School in 1954. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Nancy Burns and brother, John Bickham.

Biloxi National Cemetery
Nov. 9Richard Keith Colville, 41, a native of Moss Point, passed away November 9th 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. He graduated from Live Oak Academy in 1986. He was preceded in death by his father, Flim Rush Colville. Funeral services with Pastor Keith Megehee of Crossroads Church of the Nazarene, officiating. Serene Memorial Gardens Cemetery

Wallie Wolseh Cox, 84, a lifelong resident of Pascagoula, passed away November 9, 2009. Mr. Cox was born on May 30, 1925 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Ollie Simmons Cox, parents; Lofton Charles Cox and Helen Ros Cox Flechas; brother; Lofton Charles Cox Jr. and son-in-law, Bill Edmondson.

Machpelah Cemetery
Lester Paul Davis, 50, of Weaver, AL, died November 9, 2009, in Gautier.  

John Edward Hunter,Lt. Commander, retired, born April 15, 1913 in south MS, passed away November 9, 2009. Preceded in death by his wife, Sarah M. Hunter.

Pine Crest Cemetery
Nov. 10

Peggy Joyce Lanford, 62, of Grand Bay, AL died on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS.Preceded in death by her husband, Chester Lanford; son, Jerry Perkins; father, J. B. Sullivan and brother, James Sullivan. Following cremation, her ashes will be scattered in the mountains.

 

Ramona Thompson Scruggs, 80, of Biloxi, MS, died November 10, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS.

 

Carlie Barton Israel, Jr, 67, of Walker, LA, formerly of Gautier, MS passed away Nov. 12, 2009 in Walker. Born in Tiller, Ark. Preceded in death by his parents, Carlie Israel, Sr and Ruby Lucille Israel; sister, Betty Joe Fountain.

Serene Memorial Gardens
Nov. 11

Billy Wayne Johnson, 64, of Gautier, MS passed away November 11, 2009 in Ocean Springs. He was born in Moss Point, MS. Mr. Johnson served in the U.S. He was preceded in death by his parents, Randal Q. and Ramie F. Johnson; sisters, Linda Sue Johnson and Betty Ann Killingsworth; brothers, Quintiss Johnson and Bobby Lane Johnson. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

 
Nov. 12

Carlie Barton Israel, Jr, 67, of Walker, LA, formerly of Gautier, MS passed away Nov. 12, 2009. Born in Tiller, Ark. Preceded in death by his parents, Carlie Israel, Sr and Ruby Lucille Israel; sister, Betty Joe Fountain.

Serene Memorial Gardens

Bessie Marie "Sissy" Marchand, 69, passed away Nov. 12, 2009. Mrs. Marchand was a native of George County, MS and a resident of Grand Bay, Alabama. receded in death by her parents, Raymond and Lucile Gartman.

Serenity Memorial Gardens
William B. Quinn, 81, of Ocean Springs, MS died November 12, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. Born December 24, 1927 in Faribault, Minnesota. Preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Ardyce ( Button) Quinn; in May of 2004, his parents, William Quinn and Ethel (Siercks) Quinn; three daughters, Elizabeth, Sharon Rose and Mary (Svobodny). A memorial service will be held at Visitation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, MN. 
Edwin "Russell" Secord, 93, of Vancleave, died Nov. 12, 2009 at Woodland Village Nursing Home,Diamondhead. 

John D. Walsh, 87, of Vancleave, MS passed away November 12, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. He was born August 28, 1922 in Newton County, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Eva Walsh; son, Johnny Lee Walsh; daughter, Patsy McCelland; brother, Franklin D. Walsh; sister, Mable Walsh, Elise Morrie, Bobbie Weber and Tommie Hanson.

  

Gloria Janell Vice, 59, of Helena, MS died November 12, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her mother, Ann Willis; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Claud and Mary Vice and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lavert Bosarge. The funeral service will be at the Helena Presbyterian Church.

Evergreen Cemetery, Helena, MS
Nov. 13

Agnes Virginia Davis, 87, of Lucedale, MS passed away November 13, 2009, in George County. Born on December 27, 1921, to the late Harmon and "Macy" Rogers.

Serene Memorial Gardens, Escatawpa

Lela Opal Hartley, born July 29, 1918, passed away November 13, 2009.

 

Ms. Angela Toulouse, native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Pascagoula passed Friday, November 13, 2009 in a local hospital at age 48. She was preceded in death by her father, Calvin Hye. Services: her remains will lie
in state at New Bethel Apostolic Assembly, 4207 Griffin St., Moss Point, Jackson County, MS.

 

Lois M. Trehern, 71, of Pascagoula, MS passed away on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. Born in Mendenhall, MS and has been a life long resident of Pascagoula. A 1957 graduate of Pascagoula High School. Preceded in death by her father, William Harris Tucker; sister-in-law, Barbara "B.J." Hamilton; brother-in-law, Benton "Boy" Trehern.

Greenwood Cemetery
Marie H. Zoller, 68, passed away Nov. 13, 2009. She was a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Preceded in death by her father, Keith Byron Howell and sister, Elizabeth Drish. Macpelah Cemetery
Nov. 14Donald Eugene Davis, 64, passed away Nov. 14, 2009 in Pascagoula. Born in Richton, MS. He was a lifetime member of Somerset Chapter, Magna Charta Berons, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Military Order of the Stars and Bars, the Order of the First Families of Mississippi, 1699-1817, and the Scottish Society of the Gulf Coast, a member of General Society of Colonial Wars, Sons of the American Revolution, Sons of the Revolution, and the General Society of the War of 1812. He was a descendant of the Holland’s, a pioneer Jackson County family. Cha-rles Miller Holland came here in 1809 and was a veteran of the war of 1812. His father, Charles Holland, came here in 1811 and was a veteran of the Revolutionary war.Preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Ruth Sewell Davis. Griffin Cemetery

Infant Phillip Drake Johnson, 6 weeks old, of Moss Point, MS, died November 14, 2009, in Vancleave, MS. Phillip was born in Mobile, AL. Funeral services: Hurley United Methodist Church, 21901 Hwy 613, Hurley, MS.

Pioneer Cemetery, Cordesville, SC
Nov. 15

Fred Milton Bagley, 85, of Pascagoula, passed away November 15, 2009 at his home. He was born September 4, 1924 in Forest, MS. Mr. Bagley was retired as a surveyor at Chevron in Pascagoula. He was a member of Ingalls Avenue Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Jenny Lynn Bagley; his sisters, Elsie Croxton and Margie Glaze and his brothers, Edwin Bagley, Wayne Bagley, and Herbert Bagley.

Jackson County Memorial Park

Anthony J. (Tony) (A. J.) Gagliano, Jr., 54, passed away November 15, 2009 in Ocean Springs, Ms. Born at Luke AFB in Ariz. 

Private service

John Douglas Northrop, 67, of Vancleave, MS passed away November 15, 2009 at his home. Mr. Northrop was born in Gulfport, MS to the late Dan and Shirley Northrop.

Machpelah Cemetery

Mrs. Helen Schneider Sheldon, 90, of Pascagoula, passed away November 15, 2009. Born on December 27, 1918 in Kenesaw, Nebraska. Preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Ella Phelps Schneider; her husband, Floyd Earnest Sheldon; three brothers and one sister.

Machpelah Cemetery

Betty Elaine Tague, 74, of Ocean Springs, MS, died November 15, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Tague was a native of Iowa and a resident of the coast since 1957. Preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Tague and a daughter, Kimberly Tague.

 
Nov. 16Mr. Willie L. Johnson, 58, of Gautier, MS, died Nov. 16, 2009 at his home. Willie was born in Lambert, MS. Preceded in death by his grandmother, Gertrude Johnson; three brothers, Mr. Johnny Johnson, Mr. Albert Johnson, and Mr. William Johnson. A Home Going Celebration will be at Woodland Missionary Baptist Church, 2080 Alex Gates Road, Lambert, MS, with Pastor Terry Myles officiating. 
Nov. 17Mrs. Ruby Allen, 66 of Escatawpa, MS passed away November 17, 2009.  
Grace Elaine Brister Godfrey, 72, of Moss Point, MS was born in Meadville, MS and died November 17, 2009 in Singing River Hospital. She was self-employed as President of Marine Chemist Services, Inc. at the time of her death. Preceded in death by her parents, Shelby Brister and Bonnie Brister.Machpelah Cemetery
Alice Mary Jones, 62, of Moss Point died November 17, 2009.  
Captain Thomas L. Loll, 59, of Ocean Springs, died November 17, 2009,in Ocean Springs, MS. He was a resident of the community since May, 2009, and retired after 26 years from the Keene New Hampshire Fire Department. He was preceded in death by his son, Matthew Thomas Loll. Memorial Service at The Refuge Church, located in College Park Elementary School in Gautier, MS. 

Edsel S. Payton, Sr., 52, of Moss Point died November 17, 2009 in Atlanta, GA.

 

Carl Fred Wilson, 90, of Ocean Springs, MS., died November 17, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Wilson was a native of Monticello, MS. Preceded in death by his wife, Joan Wilson.

Biloxi National Cemetery
Nov. 18Irene Leona Battisti, 80, born in Pascagoula., died November 18, 2009, in San Diego, CA, with her loving family by her side. San Diego, CA

Neta A. Cooley, born in Ashland, LA, died November 18, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor G. Cooley; daughter, Vickie Sierra and a son, Randy Cooley

 
Florence Elizabeth McClamroch, 92, of Gautier, MS passed away at her home on November 18, 2009. Mrs. McClamroch was born in Ellensburg, WA to the late Jesse and Clara Thompson on August 19, 1917. Preceded in death by her husband, David McClamroch; two sons, an infant, David Binford and Arthur Neile Binford Jr.; two grandchildren, Sarah Jane Holifield and Arthur N. Binford III; and a brother, Karl B. Thompson.Jackson County Memorial Park

Doris Janet Plumley, 61, of Moss Point, passed away November 18, 2009 in Moss Point. Doris was born in San Angelo, TX. Preceded in death by her parents, Johnie and Vera Plumley.

Bluffton Cemetery, Bluffton, TX
Linwood Tolbert, 62, died Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at his home in Moss Point, MS. Born in Wilmer, AL the son of the late Frank and the late Eula Ree(Griffin) Tolbert. Services: Howell Baptist Church,Hwy 612, Lucedale, MS. Howell Cemetery, Lucedale

Wilma Young, 96, of Vancleave died Nov. 18, 2009.

Cedar Grove Cem.
Nov. 19Mark David Barackman, died November 19, 2009. Mr. Barackman is the son of Mrs. Marilyn B. Weston, Picayune, MS and Mr. Merle H. (Lou) Barackman, Jr., Pascagoula, MS. Serenity Memorial Gardens. Theodore
Pierce "Hedge" Hedgecoth, 74, of Ocean Springs, died Nov 19, 2009; a native of Crossville, TN. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Hedgecoth; parents, Clifford E. and Ethel O. Hedgecoth; son, Clifford E. Hedgecoth. 

Ernest Earl Smith, 71, born in Kreole, MS passed away November 19, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Paul and Elizabeth Lyons Smith of Kreole; and his brothers Terrill Smith, Paul Henry Smith, Homer Smith, and Herman Smith; and one daughter, Wanda Lee Smith.

Serene Memorial Gardens

Joseph Farrell "Captain Joe" Stewart, 70, a resident of Helena, MS, born in Pearl River County, MS, to the late Toxie and Ethel Stewart. Died November 19, 2009 Pascagoula, MS. Occupation: Retired Tug Boat Captain. Funeral Services with Bro. Mickey Middleton, Pastor of the Promised Land Assembly of God in Lucedale officiating.

Serene Memorial Gardens
Nov. 20

Bishop John L. Brown, Sr., pastor of the Lighthouse Church, born September 13,1936 to Alonzo and Rosena Brown of Coffeeville, AL. Passed away November 20, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents: Alonzo and Rosena Brown; two brothers: Alonzo Brown, and Frank Brown; five sisters: Rosabell Turner, Mary L. Cox, Flossie Howze, Francis Coats and Beatrice Chatman. Services: Greater Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Hwy 90, Pascagoula.

Machpelah Cemetery

Claude O. Jones, 85, of Pascagoula passed away Nov. 20, 2009 at his residence. Born December 18, 1923 in Jackson County, MS. Preceded in death by his first wife, Rubye Dahlgren Jones; step-daughter and son-in-law, Benita and Andrew Newman; sister, Frances Aston; brothers, Elmer and Emery Jones; sister-in-law, Louise Renfro. 

Machpelah Cemetery

Mrs. Eula V. Poole McDuffee, 85, of Orange Grove, Bayou Cumbest Community, JC, MS died Nov 20, 2009, born May 24, 1924 in Lucedale, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Beulah Maude Poole; her husband of 56 yrs, Henry McDuffee; 2 children, Ray Wayne McDuffee and Eula Ann Hover McDuffee; grandson, Timothy Michael McDuffee; 2 daughters-in-law, Birdie May McDuffee and Deborah McDuffee; 2 siblings, Elvin Poole and Kenneth Poole and father and mother-in-law, Bill and Lou Horne. Survived by her 3 children, 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, a brother and sister. Rev. Alton Stokes and Rev. Wendell Stork officiating.

Orange Grove Cemetery, east Jackson County, MS

Dwight Matthew Monroe, born in Pascagoula, MS, died Friday, in an explosion at VT Halter Marine, November 20, 2009 in Moss Point, MS. He was employed at VT Halter Marine. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Green (Emma) Monroe Philadelphia, MS and Henry (Delores) Loper; parents, Samuel (Loretha) Monroe of Philadelphia, MS; brother and sister-in-law, Joseph (Dorothy) Monroe of Moss Point, MS; sisters, Lorene Osgood and Betty Jean Anderson of Syracuse, NY. Funeral Services: Tabernacle of Praise Church of God In Christ, 820 Carver Avenue, Philadelphia, MS.

Bethlehem Cemetery, Kemper, MS

Alexander Caballero Viano, 25, died in an explosion at VT Halter Marine, Friday, November 20, 2009 in Moss Point, MS. He was employed at VT Halter Marine. Dwight Matthew Monroe was also killed in the same explosion.

 
Nov. 21

Donna Estrella Whitehouse, born in Hanalola, Hawaii, died November 21, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS.

 
Nov. 22Ronald Harry Hooke, 72, of Vancleave, died Nov. 22, 2009 in Biloxi.  Biloxi Nat. Cemetery

Mary Jane Tucker, 91, of Pascagoula, a native of Collins, MS, died November 22, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her husband, William Harris Tucker; her daughter, Lois Trehern; her parents, Frank and Margie Taylor; 2 brothers, James Taylor and Ray Taylor, and a grandson, Bill Tucker.

Clear Branch Baptist Church Cemetery near Florence, MS
Nov. 23

Rita Louise Andrews, 87, of Gautier, MS, died November 23, 2009. preceded in death by her parents, Frank M. and Hilda Mae Ward Wentzell; brother, Frank C. Wentzell. A Mass of Christian burial will be At St. Mary's Catholic Church in Gautier.

 

Kima K. Bradley, a lifelong resident of Moss Point, MS, died November 23, 2009. She was born to Prentiss and Janie Lawrence II. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Clara (Ned) McDonald, Robert Lawrence; maternal grandparents, Velma (Ollie) Johnson, James Tillman; three brothers, Willie Charles Page, Prentiss James Lawrence and Clifford Lawrence and one sister, Baby Girl Lawrence.

Machpelah Cemetery

Mrs. Bessie Louise Oliver, 93, of Moss Point, MS passed away November 23, 2009 at her residence. She was born April 14, 1916 in Stuckey, GA. Mrs. Oliver was a homemaker and member of Trinity Pentecostal Tabernacle. Preceded in death by her parents, Maynard and Leona Hart; husband, Clyde Oliver and son, James Clyde Oliver. Funeral services from the F.H. chapel with Rev. Tim Cauley and Rev. Russell McDonald officiating.

Serene Memorial Gardens

Ms. Jimmie T. Poole, 77, a resident of the St. Martin Community, born in Pontotoc County, MS, passed away November 23, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, George and Effie Curry, six sisters and three brothers.

Crestlawn Memorial Park

Mrs. Virginia Dale Spiers, 74, of Ocean Springs, MS, died November 23, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Mary Jo Dawkins Hartfield and two sons, Tony Spiers and Roy Spiers.

Crestlawn Memorial Park
Dorothy Ada Treon, 81, a native of Pecan, MS and a resident of Mobile died November 23, 2009 at a local hospital. Preceded in death by a daughter, Cathy Lanell Steiner.Oddfellow Cemetery, Mobile County, AL

Donald W. "Don" Wilson, TSgt Retired USAF, 72, of Ocean Springs, MS., passed away November 23, 2009, in Ocean Springs, MS. Born in Guymon, Oklahoma, to Woodrow W. and Ruby Jo Wilson.

Crestlawn Memorial Park
Nov. 24

Tammy Mae Dickens, 39, of Hurley, MS, passed away November 24, 2009 at her home. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Campbell and Levonia Baria.

Magnolia Springs Assembly of God Church Cemetery

Mrs. Patricia Delaune Hester, 53, born in Hattiesburg, MS, a resident of Mobile, passed away November 24, 2009 in Mobile. Preceded in death by her parents, H.L. and Nancy Boone and her sister, Susan Hillesheim.

Machpelah Cemetery 

Mrs. Klaudia Jones, died November 24, 2009. Preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Katherina Ziegler and her brother-in-law, Michael Jones.

Machpelah Cemetery

Mrs. Carrie Louise Gautier Perry, 88, of the Fontainebleau Community in Ocean Springs, passed away November 24, 2009, in Gautier, MS. Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Walter Perry; two brothers, Philip Lowell, Jr. and Frank Roy Davis; her parents, Philip Lowell Sr. and Carrie Louise (Richter) Davis and a granddaughter, Catherine Celeste Gautier.

Crestlawn Memorial Park

Forrest Eugene Rhodes, 46, born in Pascagoula, a resident of Hurley, passed away Nov. 24, 2009 in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his father, Franklin E. Rhodes; his grandmother, Evelyn Shumock and his uncle, Jim Wiggins.

Serene Memorial Gardens

Ryan Spencer Roberts, passed away November 24, 2009. He was the victim of a fatal car crash in Stone County, MS. Preceded in death by his father, Ronnie S. Roberts; paternal grandfather, Spencer Roberts of Pascagoula, and maternal grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. W.D. Trellue, of Ponchatoula, LA.

Machpelah Cemetery

Mrs. Elvira Session, 89, of Moss Point, MS. passed away Nov. 24, 2009.

 
Nov. 25

Richard Coleman, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away November 25, 2009 in Ocean Springs.

Crestlawn Memorial
Park

Gary Raymond McLain, Sr., 54, passed away November 25, 2009.

Coleman Cemetery

Marvin Miller, born and resided in Moss Point, MS, died Nov. 25, 2009 in Moss Point. Preceded in death by his parents, Maybron and Effie Miller and a brother, Larry Miller

 

Robert Daniel Moore, 42, of Vancleave, MS, passed away November 25, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Alma (Davis) Moore of Vancleave and nephew, Wesley (Tink) Butler of Harleston, MS.

Holiness Cemetery, Vancleave
Nov. 26

Charles H. Foster, Sr., 75 of Lucedale, MS, passed away November 26, 2009, in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by his parents, James Henry and Emily Sarah Finch Foster; a brother, Preston Monroe Foster.

Jackson County Memorial Park, Pasc.

Eula (Mamaw) D. Terkeurst, 89, of the Arena Community in Jackson County, MS, passed away November 26, 2009 in Mobile. AL. She was born on August 8, 1920 in Newton Grove, N.C. She was a member of Roberts Chapel United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur W. Terkeurst; her daughter, Carolyn T. Mozingo; her son, Mike Terkeurst and her daughter-in-law, Joyce Terkeurst. Visitation at Roberts Chapel United Methodist Church on Roberts Chapel road off of Airport Blvd. Funeral service with Bro. Pete Herndon officiating.

Roberts Chapel Cemetery
Nov. 27Brett Alan Johnson, passed away November 27, 2009.Machpelah Cemetery

Classie Mae Johnson, 71, of Ocean Springs passed away November 27, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS

 

Barbara Kasper, 71, of Moss Point, MS; passed away November 27, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Gertrude March.

Serene Memorial Gardens. Escatawpa

Lydia Lucille Taulbee, 77, a native of MS, and a resident of Hurley, MS, died at a local hospital. Visitation will be held at Wade Baptist Church.

Jackson County Memorial Gardens 
Nov. 28MSgt. Michael J. Eick, Sr., USAF, Retired, 82, of Ocean Springs, passed away Nov. 28, 2009, in Ocean Springs. He served in the U. S.Air Force 22 years in the Korean Conflict and Vietnam Conflict. He was a Bronze Star Recipient.Biloxi National Cemetery with military honors
Nov. 30Alva Malton Basque, 86, died Nov. 30, 2009 in Ocean Springs. He was preceded in death by his son, Brent Matthew Basque. 
Mrs. Lonie Davis, 88, of Ocean Springs, MS died November 30, 2009; born in Langford, Rankin Co. MS. After Hurricane Katrina destroyed her belongings, she relocated to Jackson, MS. Preceded in death by her husband, Warren Alfred Davis of Picayune; a son, Arthur Lee Griffing Sr. of Long Beach; father, Vandon Lee Goodwin of Water Valley; mother, Venie Victoria Baker Whitley of Brandon; sister, Mrs. Vola Lee Whitley Masters of Brandon; and
grandson, Arthur Lee Griffing Jr., of Long Beach.
 
 

Mrs. Erma Lee Armstrong Hawthorne, 89, of Pascagoula, passed away November 30, 2009. Erma was born Nov. 2, 1920 in Scott County, MS to the late Clifton and Frances Cooper Armstrong. Preceded in death by her Husband, Arthur Clifton Hawthorne; her parents; two sisters, Ann Griffin, and Ruby McDonald.

Machpelah Cemetery 

Ruth Elder Guy Vice, 79, of Helena, MS, died November 30, 2009 in Pascagoula. Mrs. Vice was a native of Wayne County, MS. Preceded in death by her husband, Louis A. Vice; a son, Greg Vice; her parents, William Columbus and Cellsie Rose Taylor Guy; 4 brothers, J.C. Guy, Roy Guy, Radford Guy, and Pete Guy.

Evergreen Cemetery, Helena
 

December 2009

 
Dec. 1

Charlotte Annette Anderson (Koot), the only child of Albert and Salome McKinnis, died December 1, 2009. Charlotte attended Ocean Springs Colored High School. She was joined in holy matrimony to Albert Anderson. Preceded in death by her parents and most recently, her daughter Felicia Gaines.

Evergreen Cemetery

Pamela M. Bennett, 63, of Escatawpa, MS, passed away December 1, 2009. Mrs. Bennett was born in Erie, PA. Preceded in death by her father, Harold Merritt.

Jackson County Memorial Park

Paul Fredrick Walls, 60 of Gautier, MS passed away December 1, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by his parents, E. O. & Bessie Walls; a sister, Peggy McElory; brother, Durwood Walls and a grandson, Dustin Walls.

Evergreen Cemetery North Carrolton, MS
Dec. 2

Thomas J. Baria, passed away December 2, 2009. Preceded in death by his wife of 57 years Aubrey Juanita (Nita) Baria; his parents, Lamar and Lessie Baria and brother, J. L. Baria.

Coleman Cemetery

Guy Denson Goff, 83, of Big Point, MS, passed away December 2, 2009. Guy was born May 14, 1926 to the late John Worth and Jennnie Ellen Martin Goff.

Big Point Cemetery

John Albert Monroe, 71, born in Philadelphia, MS, to Greene and Emma Monroe, died in Wiggins, MS on December 2, 2009. He gave thirty-nine devoted years of service to GOD and the Church of God In Christ. He served in capacities as Pastor of Basin C.O.G.I.C., president of the Gulf Coast District Youth Department and as District Superintendent for fifteen years before his health failed. Preceded in death by four brothers and a sister.

Machpelah Cemetery

Robert Owen Perry Sr., 65, of Moss Point, died Dec. 2, 2009.

 
Dec. 4

Jerald E. McDuffie, 58, born in Chickasaw, AL., an a resident of Gautier, MS, passed away December 4 , 2009.

 

Ms. Cora McMillan, 86, of Moss Point, MS, born September 13, 1923, passed away December 4, 2009 in Moss Point. Preceded in death by her parents, Buck and Emma Miller; husband, David McMillian; daughter, Ollie Wright; one sister, three brothers, three grandchildren and one daughter-in-law.

Machpelah Cemetery

Loistine Taylor Stokes,  85, of Moss Point, passed away December 4, 2009 at her home. Mrs. Stokes was born on May 5, 1924 in Jackson County. Preceded in death by her husband, Murray Stokes; her parents, Ceolia and Lydia Taylor; her daughters, Gloria Jean Mahathy, Lois Arlene Oliver; her son, Ronald Gerald Stokes; her grandchildren, Misty Darice Oliver and Joshua Dillon Jarmin; her sisters and brothers, Lloyd Henry Taylor, Louis Edward "Couger" Taylor, Ramona Smith, Annie Lee Wynne.

Orange Grove Cemetery

Amanda Stringfellow, of Big Point, MS, died on December 4, 2009.

 

Charles Alvin Wilson, 78, of Moss Point, MS passed away December 4, 2009 in Collins, MS. Mr. Wilson was born April 22, 1931 in Harrison County, MS to the late Charlie and Suddie Wilson. He was a member of Four Mile Creek Baptist Church, Escatawpa, MS.

Machpelah Cemetery
Dec. 5

Alice Leona Ross Brownlow, born April 12, 1919, died December 5, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, Isaac S. Brownlow, Sr.; daughter, W. Dean "Deanie" Dickerson; son-in-law, Theodore L. Dickerson and G- Grandson, Z. Todd Adams Fulmer. Service: Wade Baptist Church.

Serene Memorial Gardens

Joseph L. Hallman, 58, of Pascagoula, MS, died Dec. 5, 2009 in a local hospital.

Biloxi National Cemetery

Mrs. Lila Etherton Mallette, 86, of Vancleave, MS, died December 5, 2009, in Vancleave. Preceded in death by her husband, George W. "Scrap" Mallette; son, George Errol Mallette and parents, Theodore and Esther Etherton.

Antioch Cemetery, Vancleave

James A. Pierce, Sr., 68, of Hurley, MS passed away December 5, 2009 at home. Mr. Pierce was born in Mobile, AL. preceded in death by his parents, William and Sarah Lucille Pierce of Theodore, AL.

 

Nathan Scott Slade, 36, of Ocean Springs, passed away December 5, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. Nathan was a professional musician and was the lead guitarist for Atomship. Preceded in death by his father, Sebron Daniel
Slade and his grandparents, Hensel and Polly Kirkwood.

Johnson Cemetery

John J. Whitehead, Jr., 79, passed away December 5, 2009. He was born in Moss Point, MS. Preceded in death by his father and mother, John J. Whitehead, Sr. and Hazel Lyons; wife, Marie Gasaway; brother, Julius Whitehead; sisters, Cleo Hall and Bessie Mae Faggard. Family researcher: Brenda (Waltman) Knippers [email protected]

Orange Grove Cemetery
Dec. 6

Mrs. Juanita Blalock Bowman, 89, of Pascagoula, MS died December 6, 2009. She was born February 15, 1920 in Centerville, MS. Preceded in death by her son, John Jeff Bowman, Jr.; her mother, Hatti Woody; siblings, Z. T. Blalock, Lucille Blalock, Edward Blalock, and Lonnie Blalock; two brothers-in-laws, Leo Leonard and Clifton Robbins.

Machpelah Cemetery

Mr. June L. Cutrer, Sr.,  80, of Ocean Springs, MS, died December 6, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by his parents, June N. and Ruby Cutrer and a brother, John Cutrer.

 

Raymond Davis, Sr.,  67, of Moss Point, died December 6, 2009.

 

Eddie Joe Herrington, of Pascagoula, MS, passed away December 6, 2009. Preceded in death by his father Arnold E. Herrington, his granddaughter, Katlin Delius; his sisters; Judy Johnson and Norma Jean Herrington and his brother, Roger Herrington.

Machpelah Cemetery
Dec. 7Pauline Denise Hall, 64, of Moss Point, MS, born in Birmingham, AL to the late Rosa Mae Avery and Leroy Tunner, died December 7, 2009. Preceded in death by her mother and father and one brother, Stanley Whitley. Scranton Cemetery

Infant Nathan Slade, born Dec. 7, 2009, passed away Dec. 7, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS.

 
Dec. 8

Terry Wayne Dilworth, 57, of Gautier, died December 8, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Private services.

 
Blanche R. Ingwersen, 92, died Dec. 8, 2009, in Vero Beach, FL. She was born in Lowell, Mass. She served in the Singing River Hospital Auxiliary in Pascagoula, Miss. Preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Reed.Cedar Grove Cemetery, University of Notre Dame
Dec. 9

Thomas Lee Arnold, a resident of Ocean Springs, MS, died December 9, 2009. Preceded in death by his first wife, Lucille Arnold; parents, Fernaniel L. and Donnie Kimbell Arnold; brothers, William Arnold, Rube Arnold, Boyd Arnold, Felix Arnold and Rufus Arnold and sisters, Edna Scribner, Flora Toylor and Dale Willey.

Biloxi City Cemetery

Mrs. Elmira Yawn Brown, of the Forts Lake Community, passed away December 9, 2009 at her home. She was born September 29, 1923 in Jackson County, MS. Preceded in death by parents, Lewis and Lula Yawn.

Community of Christ Cemetery

Edward Lee Roy Wainwright, 83, a native of Jackson County, MS. Died December 9, 2009. Mr. Wainwright, born August 21, 1926, was the son of Roy and Alberta (nee Bang) Wainwright. He joined his parents, brother, Cecil Wainwright and parents-in-law, Buddy and Ollie (nee Seaman) Owens. 

Biloxi National Cemetery
Dec.10

Mrs. Wanda Kay Childers Barrett, 53, of Vancleave, MS, died December 10, 2009, in Vancleave.

D'Iberville Memorial Park

Mr. John Goff, 71, of Escatawpa, MS, passed away December 10, 2009.

Goff Family Cem., Big Point, MS

Mrs. Hazel Denise (Jones) Harris, 65, of Moss Point, MS died December 11, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. She was born in Moss Point, MS to Myrtle (Thompson) Jones and Mr. James Jones, Sr. Preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Lee Harris; parents, Myrtle (Thompson) Jones and Mr. James Jones, Sr.; brothers, Harrison Lee Jones, James Jones Jr. Funeral Services at Olivet Missionary Baptist Church, Fredrick Street, Moss Point, MS.

First Baptist Cemetery, Escatawpa, MS

Mrs. Martha Nelson, 91, of Moss Point was born April 8, 1941 in Alabama, died December 10, 2009 in Pascagoula.

First Baptist Cemetery

Marie Smith, born in Lennox, AL, passed away in Hurley, MS, December 10, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Haley Smith, parents, Robert and Estelle Brown; sisters, Wynette Brown, Bea Outzen, Willie Ruth Pierce and Gloria Zeigler. 

 

Janice Marie Evans Thornton, 54, of Gautier, MS, died December 10, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Janice was born in CA to the late Robert and Ruth Evans. A celebration of Janice's life will take place at the First Baptist Church of Gautier, with Brother David Aultman officiating.

 

Mrs. Carmella Mae Yanik, 83, was a native of Philadelphia, PA, a resident of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away December 10, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by her husband, Michael Yanik and her parents, Anna Katinella Veterano and Vincenzo Veterano.

Biloxi National Cemetery
Dec.11Mrs. Hazel D. Harris, 65, of Moss Point died December 11, 2009. 

Mr. Herman Moore, 75, of Moss Point died Dec 11, 2009 in Mobile, AL. He was born April 6, 1934 to the late Rev. Lewis Moore and Mrs. Annie Mae Moore in Waynesboro, MS. In addition to his parents, one grandchild, Blakely Didley preceded him in death. Service to be held at New Covenant Community Ministries.

Biloxi National Cemetery
Dec.12Mrs. Johnnie Beth (Cummins) Hamilton, 68 of Pascagoula, MS passed away December 12, 2009. She was born May 8, 1941 in Moorhead, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, Felmer and Vernice Cummins; husband, Sammy Trehern; children, Timmy and Scotty Trehern and brother, Lynn Cummins. Grand Bay Cemetery, Grand Bay, AL

David Paul Rogge, 55, of Gautier, formerly of New Orleans, LA, passed away December 12, 2009 at his home. David was born in Columbia, MO to Edward and Joan Rogge. Preceded in death by his brother, Steven Edward Rogge and his mother, Joan Lepien Rogge.

Private service
Dec.13Hugh Levelton Ezell (Billy), 86, of Pascagoula, MS, died December 13, 2009 in Pascagoula.Machpelah Cemetery

Ellen Tillman, born on Dec. 13, 2009. Departed on Dec. 13, 2009 and resided in Pascagoula, MS.

 
Dec.14

Clarence A. Hamilton, Jr., 78, of Ocean Springs, MS, December 14, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Preceded in death by his parents, Clarence A. Hamilton Sr. and Christine Fayard Hamilton.

Biloxi National Cemetery

Margaret T. Self, 82, of Moss Point, MS passed away December 14, 2009, born on Christmas day in 1926 to the late Irby and Thelma Traywick in Billingsley, AL. She is also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lois "Pug" McCord. For 35 years she greeted many at the Jackson County Tax Collector's office, where she retired in 1993.

Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, AL
Dec.15

Kenneth A. Brown, 68, born in Greene County, MS, a resident of Moss Point, MS passed away December 15, 2009 in Gulfport, MS. Preceded in death by parents, Vernon L. and Ruby B. Brown; wife, Deloris Brown; brother, Ronnie Middleton; grandchild, Brett Smith and father-in-law, Monroe Holland.

Serene Memorial Gardens

Maggie Lee Porter, 69, of Pascagoula, MS, was born in Philadelphia, MS, passed away December 15, 2009. Preceded in death by her parents, Hattie and Frank Coleman; her brothers, Albert Charles Coleman, Frank Rupert; Kenny Coleman, and George Coleman; her sisters, Mattie Kendrick, Alma Patton and Stella Mitchell. Services at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Grierson St., Moss Point.

Donald Rest Cemetery, Philadelphia, MS

Mary Louise Powell, b. Nov. 1, 1924, d. Dec. 15, 2009. Born to Rosa Sudduth Barclay and Emanuel Roosevelt Barclay in Beaumont, TX.

Machpelah Cemetery
Dec.16

Mildred M. Beall, born on November 26, 1928 and resided in the city of Pascagoula. Ms, passed away December 16, 2009 in Moss Point. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert B. Beall; mother, Velma McCool; father, Grover McCool; brother, Edward McCool; brother-in-law, Johnny Howard; grandson, Broc Beall.

Orange Grove Cemetery, Orange Grove, MS 

Patty Casullo, 66, of Gautier, passed away December 16, 2009 in Ocean Springs. She was born in Reading, PA. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Daniel E. Casullo.

Saint Charles Cem., Farmingdale, NY

Norma Theresa Holloman, 67, of Escatawpa, MS, passed away December 16, 2009 in her home. Preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Lee Holloman; her parents, Leonard Edward Hill and Eunice Ionia Linder Hill and four brothers and one sister.

 

David Alan Hutchinson, 47, of Moss Point, MS, passed away December 16, 2009. He was born in Ellsworth, South Dakota. Preceded in his death by his parents, Daniel E. Hutchinson and Beverly (Blue) Hutchinson; his sister, Vicky Hutchinson. Services will be held at Four Mile Creek Baptist Church, Escatawpa, MS.

 

Elmer "Eddie" Lemien, 84, of the Latimer Community, died December 16, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Eddie was born on July 14, 1925, on Deer Island. He truly loved people, animals and life and was quite an Historian. Eddie thoroughly enjoyed talking to people about knowing their relatives, his childhood on Deer Island, the old times in Biloxi, Ocean Springs and Latimer, and his favorite milk cow, Red. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and a true friend to all. Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer G. Lemien and Rhoda Williams Lemien.

Vancleave #1 Cemetery, Jim Ramsey Rd., Vancleave

Frances C. Strayham, 81, of Gautier, MS, died December 16, 2009. Mrs. Strayham was a longtime resident of Biloxi, a member of St. John's Catholic Church. Owned and operated Airman's Cleaners and Hickory Pit Restaurant and H & W Food Mart in Pascagoula. Preceded in death by her husband, Jack Strayham; son, Joseph J. Strayham.

Biloxi National Cemetery
Dec.17

Tyrone James "T. J." Bovastro, Jr., 28, passed away December 17, 2009 in Jackson, MS. He was born in Pascagoula to the late Tyrone Bovastro and Deborah Carter Bovastro-Monroe. He was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. He graduated from Moss Point High School. Preceded in death by his parents. 

Machpelah Cemetery

Deborah "Debi" Burgess, 55, of Moss Point, MS passed away December 17, 2009 in Moss Point. Preceded in death by her father, Joseph William Burgess; an aunt, Inez Head; mother-in-law, Thelma Davis and grandparents, Iberia & Dewey Owen.

 

Paul Dallas Comeaux, 84, of Ocean Springs, died Dec. 17, 2009.

Biloxi Nat. Cemetery
Charles Bonner “Rusty/ Pop ” Squires Jr., 81, of Gautier, MS passed away December 17, 2009. Mr. Squires was born May 13, 1928 in Aurora, NC to the late Charles B. and Lena Squires Sr. In addition to his parents; he is preceded in death by his wife, Libby Squires; four siblings, Ray, Johnny, George, and Virginia. He served as the State Founder for A.A. and assisted in founding the Stevens Center, ALANON, and  ALATEEN. A Memorial Service will be held at Gautier Baptist Church with Rev. H. C. Lewallen. 
Dec.18

Lucille Irene Shanley, a resident of Limestone TN, and Pascagoula, MS, born in Brooklyn, NY, on October 23, 1925, died December 18, 2009 in St. Augustine, FL. Preceded by her husband, William Francis Shanley and a son, Marc Evan Shanley. Lou was an Executive Secretary at Ingalls Shipyard until her retirement in Pascagoula, MS. The Memorial Service will be held at Craig Funeral Home, St. Augustine, FL.

 
William Morris “Peanut” Lovelace, 78, died December 18, 2009, in Kosciusko, MS. He was born June 24, 1929, in Jackson County, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Stanley and Laura Goff Lovelace.Johnson Cemetery
Dec.19

George Thomas Eaton, 83, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away December 19, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Eaton was born on January 19, 1926 in Boulder. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Margaret Chambers Eaton. As his wishes, that his body be donated to science.

 

Alberta Laverne Fulkerson, 85, of Pascagoula, passed away on December 19, 2009, at her home. She was born April 21, 1924 in Colfax, Ill. Preceded in death by her husband, Bernard "Jiggs" Fulkerson; a granddaughter, Deanne Lynn Fulkerson; parents, Cloy Sturtz and Grace Laverne Edmonds; two sisters, Shirley Blaylock and Betty Debelak.

Jackson County Memorial Park

Ben Heidgerken, 76, born in St. Joseph, FL, a resident of Latimer, MS, died December 19, 2009, in Ocean Springs. n. He was a former educator at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College where he retired as Assistant Dean of Career Technology. A Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Biloxi City Cemetery
Dec.20

Margaret G. Bardwell, 85, of Ocean Springs, passed away December 20, 2009 in Gautier, MS. She was born Sept. 24, 1924 in Choctaw Co., MS. Preceded in death by her husband, Emmitt Bardwell and her parents, James Thomas and Louella Greene. Memorial services for Mrs. Bardwell will be held at First Baptist Church of Vancleave.

 

Mrs. Lisa Haygood, 31, of Vancleave, MS passed away December 20, 2009 in Vancleave.

 
Dec.21

Norma "Nita" Juanita Johnson, 67, of Vancleave, passed away December 21, 2009 at her home. She was born in Lima, Ohio. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Vancleave, MS Preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Josephine McElroy and one brother, Robin McElroy.

Jackson County Memorial Park
Mr. Clarence Washington, 67, of Gautier, MS died December 21, 2009. 
Dec.22

Martha Christine Burkhart, 77, of Pascagoula, MS passed away December 22, 2009. She was born on November 12, 1932 in Bunker Hill, MS. Ms. Burkhart was previously an employee of Wayne Lee’s Deli. She is preceded in death by her parents, Earnest and Frances Graves.

 
Dec.23

Frances Victoria Eyrich Gunningham, 100, of Ocean Springs, passed away December 23, 2009 at home. Mrs. Gunningham was born February 27 , 1909 in Billings, Montana to the late Henry and Charlotte Eyrich. She was a resident of California from 1937 until 2001, when she moved to Ocean Springs to be with her granddaughter and family. She is also preceded in death by seven brothers, two sisters and her husband, Albert "Bert" Gunningham.

 

Deborah Haigler Yates, 56, of Philadelphia, MS died December 23, 2009, at her home. She was born in Pas-cagoula, MS to Levohn and Tommie Haigler and moved to Philadelphia with her husband, Stan Yates. Preceded in death by her father, Levohn; and her brother, Mike. Arrangements by McClain-Hays Funeral Home, Philadelphia, MS

 

George E. Young, 78, of Vancleave, MS, born October 20, 1931 in Moss Point, passed away December 23, 2009 in Pascagoula, MS. He was a member of Pine Lake Baptist Church. Mr. Young served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Preceded in death by his parents, Harry Rosser Young, Sr. and Gertrude McDavid Young; and sister, Florence Ross.

Vancleave No. 1 Cemetery, Jim Ramsay Road
Dec.24

Cassie Lynn Reynolds, 44, a native of Pascagoula, MS, and a resident of Grand Bay, AL; died December 24, 2009 at her home.

Orange Grove Cemetery
Billy Thigpen, 75, of Hurley, Ms passed away December 24, 2009 at his home. Born in Bay Springs, Ms. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Emmie Thigpen, Sr. and his brothers, Guy Thigpen, Jr., Charles Ray Thigpen, Bobby Joe Thigpen and Gene Thigpen.Serene Memorial Gardens
Dec.25Aubrey "Pat" Patterson, 83, of Moss Point, MS passed away December 25, 2009 in Pascagoula. Mr. Patterson was born in Natchez, MS; he served in the Army during the Korean War achieving the rank Master Sergeant. Pre-ceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Patterson; a grandson, Tommy Rayner II; his mother, Mary Walker; brothers, N.T., Shane, Earl, & Howard Walker.Jackson County Memorial Park
Dec.26O'Grady Gomez Dethloff, born Oct. 10, 1919 in Escatawpa, Ms, died December 26, 2009. He was a graduate of Moss Point High School. Preceded in death by his wife, Estherann Rebecca Pettis Dethloff; his infant son; his parents, Captain Frank Albert and Lula Frye Dethloff; his brothers: Frank Albert, Jessie Lee Bruce, Robert Lee and Forrest Dethloff and his sisters, Louise Nelson and Dorothy Love.  Orange Grove Cemetery,Orange Grove Community, East Moss Point
Edina C. "Dina" Graffeo, 87, a native of Pascagoula, MS and a resident of Metairie, LA for the past 55 years, passed away December 26, 2009. Wife of the late Angelo Graffeo. Sister of the late Marie Guest, Alice Asprodites, Teenie Cambali, Rae Hebert, Edward and Bernie Canty. Funeral Mass from Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home Chapel, 4747 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, LA. Lakelawn Park Mausoleum.

Mrs. Nettie Elizabeth Green, 76, of Hurley, passed away December 26, 2009 at her home. She was born March 21, 1933 in TX. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Grant Green; her son, Mitchell Green and a grand-daughter, Kristi Green Dixon.

Hillcrest Cemetery, 500 Hillcrest Loop, Petal, MS

Mr. Sema Hall, Jr., 63, of Moss Point, born in Mobile, AL, and passed away December 26, 2009. Mr. Hall was cur-rently employed at A & B Check Cashing, Moss Point, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Sema Hall Sr. and Rosa Bell Brown Hall. Funeral Services at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 1702 Weed Street, Ocean Springs. [Note:] Mr. Sema Hall, Jr., passed away from gun shot wounds received at work on Saturday, December 26.

Biloxi National Cemetery
Newell "Red" W. Jordan, 72, of Gautier, MS died December 26, 2009, in Ocean Springs. He was born in Raleigh Jones County, MS to the late Horase LeeRoy and Flonnie Jordan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Timmy Jordan; brother, John Wesley “JW” Jordan and sister, Madgelene Easterlind. Serene Memorial Gardens
Tom Lee Johnson, 91, of Moss Point, MS, passed away December 26, 2009.  
Joel Herbert Rogers, 80, of Pascagoula, passed away Dec. 26, 2009. Mr. Rogers was born February 19, 1929 in Hibbing, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joel and Ellen Rogers and two sisters, Nelda Philips and Donna Yahrmatter. Service at Griffin Cemetery in Moss Point with the Rev. Richard McLeroy officiatingGriffin Cemetery
Dec.27

Dorothy Virginia Delmas, 84, of Helena, MS died December 27, 2009. She was born September 25, 1925 in Moss Point, MS. Preceded in death by her father, John Henderson Colville and mother, Laura Eunice Colville; three brothers, Flem Colville, Andrew Colville both of Moss Point and John Colville of Pascagoula; one sister, Aileen Stork of Moss Point; a son, John Jefferson Delmas of Helena; and granddaughter, Amanda Odom of Hattiesburg.

Serene Memorial Gardens

Newell W. Jordan, 72, of Gautier, MS, died December 26, 2009, in Ocean Springs. He was born in Raleigh, Jones County, MS, on May 2, 1937, to the late Horase LeeRoy and Flonnie Jordan. Also, preceded in death by his son, Timmy Jordan; brother, John Wesley "J. W." Jordan and sister, Madgelene Easterlind.

Serene Memorial Gardens
Clarence Edward Washington, a native of Stateline, Mississippi, was the sole child born to the late Cloree Rogers Burney and Peter Wortham. He is also preceded by death by his stepfather, Ben Burney. Viewing will be held at New Era Baptist Church, Hwy 90, Gautier, MS Funeral Services at the church with Rev. Jerome Blanks, Officiating.Cedar Grove Cemetery, Vancleave, MS 
Dec.28

Mary Louise Barclay, born November in 1924 to Rosa Sudduth Barclay and Emanuel Roosevelt Barclay in Bea-umont, TX. Viewing at The Church of The Living God, 6101 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., Moss Point, MS with Memorial Celebration from the church. Posted in local paper with no DOD.

Machpelah Cemetery

Mrs. Jeane Marie Mathieu Joseph Hovis, 65, of Ocean Springs, MS, died December 28, 2009, in Pascagoula. Jeane was born in Greensburg, Indiana. Preceded in death by her first husband, Alvin Louis Joseph; son, Jerry DaWayne McVeay; parents, Jerome W. Mathieu and Nancy Peters Mathieu; brothers, Sam Gildea, Calvin Mathieu and Eugene Gildea; sister, Teresa Mathieu.

Crestlawn Memorial Park

Irving Paul Riley, 65, of Pascagoula, MS passed away Dec. 28, 2009. He was born in Mobile, AL and has been a life long resident of Jackson County, MS. Paul graduated from Our Lady of Victories Catholic High School in 1963. He was a Police Officer of Moss Point for two years and retired from Pascagoula Police Department in 1983 after 11 years of service. Preceded in death by his parents, Chester Riley and Sarah Delmas Riley; sister, Frances Roe.

Biloxi National Cemetery with military honors
Dec.29

Raymon Leslie Furby, 75, of the Lilly Orchard community, died December 29, 2009 in Mobile, AL. Mr. Furby was born in Grand Bay, AL and lived all of his life in the Lilly Orchard Community, Jackson County, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Gertrude Furby and 3 brothers, Louis Horane "Monk" Furby, Rev. Eddie "Wiggle" Furby, and Calrence "Lil Boy" Furby.

Evergreen Cemetery, Helena
Mary Jane Murphy, 79, born in Pascagoula, MS passed away December 28, 2009 at her home in San Antonio, TX. Preceded in death by her youngest son, Timothy Murphy, and her parents, Warren Sr. and Shirley Crane. A celebration of Mary Jane's life will be held at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church at 102 Lorenz Road. 
Mrs. Burnice Marie Powell Rasmussen, 89, of Vancleave, MS, died December 29, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. Burnice was born to Safronia Gardner Powell and Evander B. Powell in Harrison County, MS. Preceded in death by her parents; an infant son, William Lloyd Rasmussen; brothers, Lloyd E. Powell, William T. Powell, and Ernest P. Powell; sisters, Myrtis Powell and Viola B. Powell Goff; grandson, Caz Adrian Wyatt; and daughter-in-law, Janet Pol Rasmussen. Officiating will be Rev. M.L. McCormick and Rev. James Salter.Griffin Cemetery

Mr. John Wesley Trumbo, Jr., 75, a native of Charleston, WV, and a resident of Vancleave, MS passed away Dec. 29, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Trumbo was the former owner of Spider's in Gulfport, MS. Preceded in death by his parents, John Wesley Trumbo, Sr. and Emma Louise Peyton Trumbo; his son, John Wesley Trumbo, III; and brother, Edward Trumbo.

Biloxi National Cemetery
Dec.30

Mark "Andy" Anthony Faucette, 40, of Pascagoula passed away December 30, 2009 in Moss Point, MS.
Andy was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Faucette.

 
William B. Grubbs, 90, of Pascagoula, passed away December 30, 2009 in Pascagoula, born in Union Co., MS. Jackson County Memorial Park
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